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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does much of the celebrating take place on Christmas?

2. What is the name of Loyd's brother?

3. Codi is invited to speak to the Stitch and Bitch Club regarding what?

4. Who has been funding the Contras?

5. Who is appointed as the spokesperson of the Stitch and Bitch Club?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In what ways does Kingsolver anthropomorphize animals throughout the novel? What can we infer about her attitude toward animals and nature and humanity's interactions with them as a result? Be sure to cite specific examples from the text to support your thesis.

Essay Topic 2

Compare Codi's family with Loyd's family. What are the significant differences? Are there any similarities? What does Codi learn because of her interactions with them? Is it odd that two people from such different backgrounds would consider starting a family together? Why or why not? Be sure to cite specific examples from the text to support your thesis.

Essay Topic 3

Explore the concepts of family presented in the novel. How does Codi's perception of her family change throughout the novel? What factors contribute to her changing definition?

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