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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. Where do Codi and Loyd spend Christmas?
2. Whom did the Gracela sisters marry?
3. Hallie's funeral is held under what kind of trees?
4. What news does Codi receive in Chapter 24?
5. What do Codi and Loyd plan to do?
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
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 3
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.
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