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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. Who is Robbie Mackessy?

2. Who is Alice's mother-in-law?

3. Which of Theresa's daughters drowns in Alice's pond?

4. Where is Alice taking the girls when the police arrive?

5. Alice guiltily rejoices that _______________ is out of danger.

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the School Board meeting when Alice runs away.

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

3. How does the author use foreshadowing by introducing Robbie Mackessy's mother in the hospital lounge scene?

4. What is the nature of the relationship between Alice and Howard at this point?

5. Why do the police officers wait outside the restroom and why do they want to question Alice?

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

7. What is the nature of the impromptu meeting between Alice and Theresa in the apple orchard?

8. Why does Alice compare herself to Mr. Rochester's mad wife in JANE EYRE?

9. What stresses wear on Howard both at home and with Alice's incarceration?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe the overall setting for the novel. Why does Hamilton use the setting she does? What is the time period of the story? How important is the time period to the attitudes and issues of the characters?

Essay Topic 2

Create a brief character study of Theresa. 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

Explain the significance of the novel's title. What did the author mean by calling the book A MAP OF THE WORLD? Cite an example to support your answer.

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