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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. In Part II: Chapter 13, what does Rozin worry about at work?
2. In Part II: Chapter 13, what is the reason for Rozin's daughters' sense of loss?
3. In Part II: Chapter 14, why did the dog refuse to intervene when people were drowning in the lake?
4. In Part IV: Chapter 19, what is the dog's physical appearance in the text?
5. In Part IV: Chapter 19, what does Klaus refer to the dog as?
Short Essay Questions
1. In Part II: Chapter 15, why does Rozin feel that getting her children back feels like using up all the luck in her life?
2. In Part IV: Chapter 21, how does language and translation play a significant role in the text?
3. In Part III: Chapter 18, how does Rozin's contemplation of going back to school reflect her feelings of dissatisfaction and powerlessness in her current situation?
4. In Part II: Chapter 13, what happens when Sweetheart Calico takes the girls out for a walk?
5. In Part II: Chapter 13, how does Sweetheart Calico become involved in Rozin's life?
6. In Part IV: Chapter 20, describe the unexpected outcome of Rozin's birthday surprise and the reactions of both Rozin and Frank.
7. In Part II: Chapter 15, what are Rozin's reasons for wanting to stay where she is with her mother and aunt?
8. In Part III: Chapter 18, how does the bakery job affect Rozin's daily routine and interactions with customers?
9. In Part III: Chapter 17, discuss the significance of the Blue Fairy and the role she plays in Klaus's thoughts and actions.
10. In Part III: Chapter 17, how does the symbolism of water and thirst contribute to the narrative?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Discuss the significance of storytelling and oral tradition in the novel. How does it shape the characters' understanding of their past and their sense of self?
Essay Topic 2
Discuss the significance of the natural landscapes, such as the prairies and the lakes, in the novel. How do they serve as symbols of connection to heritage and spiritual renewal?
Essay Topic 3
Analyze the significance of mirrors as symbols of self-reflection, introspection, and the search for identity in the novel.
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