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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. Lizzy's family practices what religion?

2. Alice is arrested on charges of _________________.

3. Who is Alice's husband?

4. Where does Howard's mother live?

5. Who is the principal of Blackwell Elementary?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe how Howard's life has changed due to harassing phone calls and reporters.

2. How does A MAP OF THE WORLD begin?

3. What comment does Alice call out when the officers question her and how can it be detrimental for her?

4. What bizarre ideas does Alice have regarding sacrifice in Christian beliefs?

5. What thoughts does Alice have regarding God that show her elementary thinking on the topic?

6. What is the importance of Alice's mother recording Laura Ingalls Wilder's LITTLE HOUSE IN THE BIG WOODS?

7. What is the purpose of Chapter 7 and how will Nellie's departure mean volatility?

8. What advice does Rafferty give Alice and what does Howard worry about, given Alice's history?

9. What advice does Theresa get from her friend, Albert, regarding mourning for Lizzy?

10. On what does Howard base the entirety of his legal knowledge?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explain the concept of loneliness as it exhibits in the story. Which of the characters are lonely? Are they all lonely in some way? Explain loneliness and the methods and attempts to overcome it.

Essay Topic 2

Create a brief character study of Alice. What does she look like? What are her positive personality traits? What are some of her negative characteristics? What are her hopes and fears? What motivates her--if anything--at this point?

Essay Topic 3

Create a brief character study of Howard. What does he look like? What are his positive personality traits? What are some of his negative characteristics? What are his hopes and fears? What motivates him--if anything--at this point?

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