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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 Beth Trotter's update for Antonia when she is in Massachusetts?

2. Why does Antonia call the Open Door Clinic?

3. Who does Antonia take home with her?

4. Why does Izzy mope around her sisters?

5. Why does Dorothy question Antonia?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who is Ralph?

2. Why is Izzy furious with her sisters?

3. How does Izzy die?

4. Who is Beth Trotter?

5. Who is Dot?

6. Why does Antonia leave Athol early?

7. Why does Antonia ask Beth Trotter to let Estela stay with her?

8. What favor does Antonia ask of Roger after she talks to Sheriff Boyer?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay in which you examine the character of Sam based on Antonia's memory and descriptions of him. What kind of person was Sam? What kind of impact did he leave on the community?

Essay Topic 2

Write an essay in which you examine Antonia's relationship to and understanding of her sister, Izzy. What does she think about Izzy, and why is she concerned about her older sister up until her death? What is the nature of their relationship as the two oldest? Use examples from the text to support your ideas.

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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