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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who do Lou Ann and her brother look to in order to view the future?

3. What does Mattie hand to Taylor before she begins her trip with Esteban and Esperanza in Chapter 13?

4. What does Esteban believe to be the symbol of the United States?

5. What type of car does Taylor take in Chapter 13?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explain what it means to you that Mattie has never changed the name of the tire shop given that she may not completely agree the religious fanaticism of her late husband. Do you believe that the name gives her something to hold onto? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Toward the end of the novel, Lou Ann moves on to another man. Do you believe that she and her new boyfriend will share a similar relationship to that of she and Angel? Why? Why not?

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