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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. What is the name of the psychiatrist?

2. Who is Dorothy?

3. Who does Antonia call to ask for a favor regarding Estela?

4. What does Estela say about Beth Trotter?

5. What has Izzy done once Antonia has left?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. Why does Izzy agree to seek professional treatment?

5. What does Estela name her baby?

6. What inside information does Sheriff Boyer give Antonia?

7. Why does Antonia call the Open Door Clinic?

8. What does Kim suggest to Izzy?

9. Why does Sheriff Boyer show up at Antonia's house?

10. Who is Ralph?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay describing the author’s narrative tone and writing style. Use examples from the text as evidence for your argument.

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 examine the topic of mental illness in the novel. How does the author present mental illness in relation to the storyline in which the sisterhood is concerned about the eldest, Izzy, and her potential bipolar disorder? Use examples from the text to support your ideas.

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