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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. What is Codi wearing in Chapter 15 that confuses her father?
2. Where is Hallie's funeral held?
3. How do Codi and Loyd spend the few days while the Stitch and Bitch Club are on their second excursion to Tucson?
4. Who gave Codi something similar to what she is wearing in Chapter 15?
5. How are the women planning to use the money they have earned from artwork sales and contributions?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Explore the theme of parenthood in the novel and how it relates to the development of Codi's character. How did the early loss of her mother and the subsequent loss of her own child affect Codi? How does Homer's parenting affect her? What does parenthood mean? 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
Examine the concept of animal dreams. What is the significance of Codi and Loyd's discussion about animal dreams? Why is it such an important concept in the novel? How does it relate to Codi's life? Why do you think Kingsolver chose to title the novel "Animal Dreams"? What, if anything, can be inferred about the author because of that decision? Be sure to cite specific examples from the text to support your thesis.
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