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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. How is the Sheriff when he arrives at Antonia's after their call?

2. Who does the Sheriff say he respects?

3. What does the psychiatrist suggest Izzy do?

4. What is Antonia unsure of in regard to Izzy?

5. Why do the sisters keep congratulating each other after Izzy's intervention?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why do the sisters keep congratulating each other after Izzy's intervention?

2. Why does Mona call Antonia early in the morning in a panic?

3. Why is Izzy furious with her sisters?

4. Who calls Antonia in the middle of her conversation with Dot?

5. Why does Antonia call the Open Door Clinic?

6. Why does Antonia leave Athol early?

7. What update does Beth Trotter give Antonia when she calls her in Athol?

8. Why does Estela want nothing to do with her baby?

9. Why is Estela so giddy when Antonia picks her up at Roger's?

10. Who is Kim?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay in which you examine Antonia's reluctance to take in Estela, even with the knowledge that she essentially has nowhere to go. What compels her to see that Estela is taken care of? Use examples from the text to support your ideas.

Essay Topic 2

Write an essay in which you analyze Antonia's mantra about "who is the most important." What is the significance of this philosophy, and at what moments does she employ it to make life decisions? Where does it often lead her? Use examples from the text to support your ideas.

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay explaining the significance of the title of the novel. How does the title support the overall narrative tone and theme of emotional healing from loss?

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