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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. Whom did the Gracela sisters marry?
2. Where do Codi and Loyd go in Chapter 27?
3. What language is the caller speaking?
4. Who tells Codi the myth of the badger?
5. Who tells Codi that her relationship with Loyd "won't elevate her life"?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
How did Homer's attitudes of racism and classism affect Codi's development as an individual? As a member of society? What does the author's attitude seem to be toward these prejudices? 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
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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