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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Codi realizes that she is no longer that concerned with what?

3. Who was caring for Codi and Hallie on the day their mother was taken away in the helicopter?

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

5. Why does Codi stop going to her father's house in Chapter 22?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Homer Noline is a character who lived a life of illusion. Explore the various ways in which he constructed the life he wanted to live and attempted to break from the reality that dissatisfied him. Be sure to cite specific examples from the text to support your thesis.

Essay Topic 2

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 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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