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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. Why was Codi's flight delayed so long?
2. What does Codi plan to do in the wake of her sister's death?
3. How does Loyd's family react to Codi when they meet her?
4. Codi discovers in Chapter 16 that her mother's real name is what?
5. Who did not permit Codi to wear the item that was given to her?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
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.
Essay Topic 2
Explore what the author's attitude toward death and the afterlife might be, based on the experiences and myths presented in "Animal Dreams." 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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