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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 did Mona specifically tell Kim not to do?

2. Why does Antonia go home early from Athol?

3. What is the message the Sheriff leaves for Antonia?

4. What is Dorothy's nickname?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. Who is Dot?

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

3. What does Estela name her baby?

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

5. Who is Dr. Kane?

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

7. How does Izzy die?

8. Why does Antonia leave Athol early?

9. Why is Izzy furious with her sisters?

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 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.

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Write an essay in which you examine the various settings of the novel. In what places does the plot take place, and what significance does each place hold, either thematically or narratively? Use examples from the text to support your ideas.

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