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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. To which Biblical person does Alice liken herself?

2. Howard refers to The Gettysburg Address which was written by whom?

3. Alice is perceived as a ________________ in prison.

4. Who insists on interviewing Alice's daughters?

5. About what does Theresa cry in Howard's arms?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Alice describe jail and why is it so difficult for her?

2. What is Alice's perspective on Nellie's so-called generosity?

3. What information is Howard able to give Rafferty about Alice's past as well as his own?

4. What is the purpose of the interviews conducted with Alice's daughters and the Child Welfare Office?

5. How does Alice refer to her map of the world while describing her jail experience?

6. What is Theresa's view on mercy at this point in her life?

7. Why does Alice compare Howard to her father?

8. What is the story about a dog and a tangled leash that recurs throughout the novel?

9. How does Theresa compare court to church?

10. Describe Theresa's last night with Howard and the girls.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Hamilton is a master at dramatic devices. Choose an example of symbolism, metaphors, and irony, briefly describe them and identify the technique which they embody.

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

The author uses more than one iteration on the theme of loss. Identify at least two examples about loss in the book. Then explain how each example supports the theme of loss.

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