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

Short Answer Questions

1. What school group was Scotty a part of?

2. In Chapter 11, from where does Lou Ann receive a package?

3. What does Turtle say to Esteban when he gives her a pep talk in Chapter 16?

4. Where does Turtle go while Taylor was away with Mattie, Esteban and Esperanza?

5. What is the national bird of Esteban's homeland?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

At the close of Chapter 4, Bobby Bingo, a vegetable salesman warns Lou Ann, telling her "Whatever you want the most, it's going to be the worst thing for you." What does Bobby mean by this comment? What is the thing Lou Ann wants the most? And why would that be bad for her?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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