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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. What language is the caller speaking?
2. Why does Codi stop going to her father's house in Chapter 22?
3. Between which two versions of Codi is her father having difficulty distinguishing?
4. What do the women do to obtain publicity for Hallie's rescue?
5. What does the caller who reports the kidnapping suggest when asked for a phone number?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
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 2
El Dia de los Muertos is an important holiday in Grace and a recurring event in the novel. Explore the significance of this holiday as it relates to Codi and her search for her identity. Be sure to cite specific examples from the text to support your thesis.
Essay Topic 3
Loyd tells Codi, "If you want sweet dreams, you've got to live a sweet life." Hallie tells her, "The least you can do is hope. The most you can do is to live inside that hope." Compare and contrast the attitudes that each of these characters has toward life. In what ways are they similar? What influence did each have on Codi and the way she chose to live her life? Be sure to cite specific examples from the text to support your thesis.
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