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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 Roger?

2. Which sister is missing?

3. Who leaves a message for Tilly when Antonia is with her?

4. Why did Antonia's father banish her from the family?

5. Who has a birthmark on her wrist?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who calls Antonia on the phone in Chapter 1?

2. Who is Kempowski?

3. Why is Mario grateful to Antonia?

4. How many sblings does Antonia have?

5. Who is Roger?

6. Why does Antonia cry on her birthday?

7. What does Mario need from Antonia in order to bring Estela?

8. Who dies at the beginning of the book?

9. Who are the therapists in Antonia's family?

10. Where is Izzy planning on moving to?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay in which you examine the various settings of the novel. In what places does the plot take place, and what significance does each place hold, either thematically or narratively? Use examples from the text to support your ideas.

Essay Topic 2

Write an essay analyzing how the author uses characters and behaviors to develop and strengthen the theme of loss.

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay in which you analyze Antonia's idea of the afterlife. What does she think about life or existence after death? Use examples from the text to explain your ideas.

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