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

Short Answer Questions

1. Which character claims that they are on a "blind date with destiny" during a trip they are taking together?

2. Where is Lou Ann during Esperanza's attempted suicide?

3. What will happen to the national bird of Esteban's country if caged?

4. Where is Mattie during the time of Esperanza's attempted suicide?

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

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

How does Taylor change throughout the novel? How do her ideas change, and which characters have spawned the most change in Taylor?

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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