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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. What was Noelle's first miracle?
2. How does Kathleen respond to the visit from the Pope while she is in labor?
3. As part of Father Rosetti's plan, where must Justin go?
4. What is Anne's part in Father Rosetti's plan?
5. What are Anne's and Justin's opinion of Colleen?
Short Essay Questions
1. When Monsignor Stingley tells Father Rosetti "to look beyond the obvious" when they speak about the prophecy, what did he mean?
2. The man in the trench coach claims he is "their desires made real." What could he have meant by this?
3. What about Colleen's impending birth has led Justin to rethink his career path?
4. "The baby is not God's child, but it is a child of God." What does this mean about Kathleen's baby?
5. When Anne and Justin meet Colleen, they are surprised by her appearance and openness. How do you think this makes her story fare in comparison to Kathleen's story?
6. What does Father Rosetti committing suicide say about his character?
7. Why would Anne and Justin confront Father Rosetti when they reach the Vatican?
8. How would going through labor help Kathleen remember the events of the conception?
9. Why would Father Rosetti take the baby away from Colleen and perform the sign of the cross on the baby's forehead?
10. For what reasons would the man who appears out of place amongst the crowd of reporters make Anne uneasy?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Write an essay comparing and contrasting Kathleen and Colleen. How are they similar? How are they different? How do other people perceive them? How do they perceive and handle themselves?
Essay Topic 2
The novel takes place all over the world. Two of the settings are the homes of the two main characters. How is Kathleen's hometown different than Colleen's? How are they similar? Why are the various settings an important component in the novel?
Essay Topic 3
Jamie is a complex character. Write an essay explaining the character of Jamie. Who is he and why is he important? What are his personality traits? Why does he behave the way he does? What was his fate? How did he reach his fate?
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