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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. Why does Antonia call the Open Door Clinic?

2. How does Antonia discover Izzy's location?

3. What is the name of the Sheriff?

4. Who closes their bank account?

5. What does the pyschiatrist tell Izzy to call her?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Izzy die?

2. Who is Dr. Kane?

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

4. What favor does Izzy ask of Antonia via a voicemail?

5. Why is Izzy furious with her sisters?

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

7. Why does Antonia leave Athol early?

8. Why is Roger upset when Antonia gives him inside information?

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

10. What inside information does Sheriff Boyer give Antonia?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay analyzing Antonia’s relationship with her late husband, Sam. What important lessons and skills does she learn from Sam? What impact does Sam have on her life?

Essay Topic 2

Write an essay explaining Antonia’s attitude toward people and relationships, particularly after the death of her husband. Does her attitude change throughout the narrative? If so, how?

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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