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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Esteban believe has happened to Ismene?

2. What did Edna Poppy his the "bad man" with?

3. What did Esperanza use in her attempt to commit suicide?

4. What does Lou Ann bring to Taylor's bedroom in Chapter 12?

5. What is Edna sniffing in the market?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

With which character in the novel do you most closely identify? Why? How do their world views compare to your own?

Essay Topic 2

In Chapter 13, Taylor receives news that she may lose Turtle due to the legal adoption system. Taylor has grown attached to Turtle, yet it is still a tough decision as to whether or not she should give Turtle up to the authorities. Why is the decision so difficult for Taylor, given the knowledge on the relationship between Taylor and Turtle?

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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