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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is contained in Hallie's last letter to Codi?

2. What birth circumstance is considered bad luck in the Pueblo?

3. What does the trip to Tucson in Chapter 17 make Codi realize?

4. Who tells Codi that her relationship with Loyd "won't elevate her life"?

5. According to Codi, what distinguishes happy people from sad people?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare and contrast the characters of Loyd and Carlo. What are the major differences between the two? What characteristics does Loyd have that make him a better match for Codi than Carlo? Be sure to cite specific examples from the text to support your thesis.

Essay Topic 2

Several major events occur throughout the course of the novel. Which one marks the turning point for Codi? What event has the greatest effect on the course of her life? Be sure to cite specific examples from the text to support your thesis.

Essay Topic 3

Examine the various literary devices Kingsolver uses in the novel, for example, foreshadowing or symbolism. What are the devices Kingsolver uses? Why does she choose to use them? How effective is Kingsolver's use of each of these literary devices? Be sure to cite specific examples from the text to support your thesis.

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