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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. In which religion is Baron Samedi a god?

2. What does Ginny say is her kingdom by the sea?

3. What does Grandma say Ginny's mother used to steal Tony away from Janet?

4. What is Ginny drawing at the beginning of Chapter 12?

5. Where does Ginny meet Dafydd?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is it ironic that Ginny tells lies to get into the art gallery?

2. How does the author view the retirement years?

3. In what way does Ginny's argument with Robert improve her relationship with him?

4. What major turning point happens at the end of this section?

5. In what way is Ginny starting to think like an adult?

6. How does Ginny's mother react when they meet?

7. What important information does Ginny find out in a magazine?

8. Why can't Ginny feel anger towards her father?

9. What does the Death of Colonel Paul painting symbolize?

10. Why is painting the broken bridge so important to Ginny?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What is Ginny's relationship with her father/ How does the relationship with her father change? Discuss whether you think her relationship with her father is stronger or weaker by the end of the book.

Essay Topic 2

Examine the book's dialogue. How does the author's dialogue contribute to the following areas?

1. Character

2. Setting

3. Plot

Essay Topic 3

Pick two characters from the book and discuss his or her goals and motives. Do they achieve their motive? Do they share similar goals and motives with other characters? Do their goals clash with other characters? How do the characters goals and motives affect their interaction with each other?

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