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

Short Answer Questions

1. How are the women planning to use the money they have earned from artwork sales and contributions?

2. What does Codi realize as a result of the way Loyd's family treats her?

3. What is Codi's seatmate on her bus trip to Telluride reading?

4. What has Carlo begun doing for work in Chapter 25?

5. Who receives a phone call at the beginning of Chapter 20?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explore the theme of environmental concerns presented in the novel. How do environmental issues affect society on a microscopic level? On a macroscopic level? Be sure to cite specific examples from the text to support your thesis.

Essay Topic 2

Examine Kingsolver's portrayal of male and female characters. Are there major differences between the way male and female characters are depicted? What are the similarities? Are there any exceptions to the general rule? What can we infer about the author because of the manner in which she chose to depict her characters? Be sure to cite specific examples from the text to support your thesis.

Essay Topic 3

Compare and contrast the characters of Codi and Hallie. What are the major differences in the way they live their lives? What are some of their similarities? What factors are similar, or different, about their attitudes toward their common experiences? Be sure to cite specific examples from the text to support your thesis.

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