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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where do the butterflies land to bring news?

2. Who says, "People are just too hopeful, and sometimes hope is the biggest weapon of all to use against us?"

3. Why does the female narrator think she will not marry a well-established man?

4. What does the female narrator say seems to hurt her father's feelings?

5. Why was the female narrator almost arrested?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Think about the author's use of color in the story. When is it used? What impact does it have?

Essay Topic 2

Think about the two different styles of writing each narrator uses. What does this tell us about each character? How does this contrast with their surroundings?

Essay Topic 3

"This heaven was nothing like I expected. It was at the bottom of the sea. There were starfishes and mermaids all around me. The mermaids were dancing and singing in Latin like the priests do at the cathedral during Mass. You were there with me too, at the bottom of the sea. You were with your family, off to the side. Your father was acting like her was better than everyone else and he was standing in front of the sea cave blocking you from my view. I tried to talk to you, but every time I opened my mouth, water bubbles came out. No sounds."

Consider the narrator's dream. What do you think it means? Pay attention to symbolism, foreshadowing, and imagery.

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