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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. What does Terry bring with him when he visits Mattie?

2. What color does Edna like to wear?

3. When is Lou Ann's child due?

4. What type of car does Taylor buy after she decides to leave home?

5. What is Lou Ann reminded of when she sees Jesus is Lord Used Tires?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Angel agree to move back in with Lou Ann?

2. Has Taylor's character evolved by Chapter 12? Explain.

3. Describe the contents of the package that Lou Ann receives from Angel. What does Lou Ann think of this package?

4. What does Taylor learn about the park's name in Chapter 8? From whom does she learn this?

5. Describe the conversation between Mattie and Taylor in Chapter 13, regarding Esteban and Esperanza.

6. Describe the relationship between Newt Hardbine and his father.

7. What type of store does Mattie own and how did it get its name?

8. What is Taylor's reaction when the old woman gives her Turtle?

9. Who does Taylor invite to dinner in cCapter 7? Why? What do they do?

10. What does Esteban suggest to Taylor after realizing that she is judgmental of Esperanza's actions?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Mattie is a strong older woman who appears to be very wise. Kingsolver uses Mattie as a vessel to project socio-political ideals. Do you believe that Mattie is a surrogate for Kingsolver? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

In Chapter 11, the reader sees a change in Lou Ann's character. She tells Taylor of a dream that she has. An angel comes to her and tells her that Dwayne Ray will not live to see the year 2000. Lou Ann also reads her horoscope that says she will take advice from a stranger. Lou Ann believes that this stranger is the angel. What do you believe to be the significance of these events?

Essay Topic 3

Relationships are a large part of the novel. Choose a relationship to analyze. Answer the following questions: What is the driving force behind this relationship? Do these characters get along? Why or why not? How has this relationship help the form the personality of each character involved?

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