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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 Izzy agree to seek treatment?

2. Who is Antonia surprised to see knocking on her door?

3. How does Roger react to Antonia's inside information?

4. Why is Estela unavailable when she calls Mario?

5. What does the Sheriff tell Antonia she should not do?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who does Estela move in with?

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

3. Who is Dr. Kane?

4. Why does Antonia call the Open Door Clinic?

5. Who is Kim?

6. Why does Antonia stay at an Airbnb in Athol?

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

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

9. Who is Beth Trotter?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Write an essay in which you examine Antonia's relationship to literature. What is her history with literature, and in what ways is it clear that literature is her passion? In what ways does it show up in her daily life, and in what ways does it directly inform her life and decisions? 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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