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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 is the name of Jameel's only son?
2. Who does Frances claim lives in the cave?
3. Who shoots Frances?
4. How old was Frances's son when he met Mercedes for the first time?
5. Where was Kathleen's lover David going to be sent during the war?
Short Essay Questions
1. Why is Teresa Taylor fired from her job?
2. What story does Frances tell Lily that causes her to pass out in a cave?
3. How does Frances seduce Leo Taylor?
4. How does Frances spy on Leo Taylor?
5. How does Mercedes feel about school?
6. How does Lily believe Frances was impregnated?
7. How did Rose and Kathleen fall in love?
8. How does Frances feel about school?
9. What leads Mercedes to believe Lily is a saint?
10. What happens to Mercedes after her high school graduation?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Both Materia and Mercedes have a strong Catholic faith. First, describe Materia's religious beliefs and how she passed them on to her daughter. Then, describe Mercedes' religious beliefs. In what ways does religion affect Mercedes' daily life? Which relationship do you think is most affected by Mercedes' religious beliefs? What troubles arise due to Mercedes' zeal? Finally, explain whether or not you believe religion has a positive or negative impact on the Piper family, and why. Be sure to include examples from the text to strengthen your arguments.
Essay Topic 2
Throughout her life, Frances has a strange relationship with Teresa Taylor, the Mahmoud's maid. First, describe how Frances and Teresa first met. Then, explain how Frances and Teresa's lives were intertwined without either of them ever knowing it. Do you think Teresa's presence in Frances's life was a blessing or a curse? Why? Finally, explain how Teresa and Frances finally amended their strange relationship in the hospital. What was the effect of these amends on each of their lives? Be sure to include examples from the text to strengthen your arguments.
Essay Topic 3
Throughout her life, Kathleen has nightmares about Pete the scarecrow. Describe at least two nightmares Kathleen has, and her reaction to these dreams. What do you think Pete symbolized in Kathleen's life? Describe the final nightmare Kathleen had about Pete, in the moments before she died. What is symbolic about this vision? In the moment of her death, do you think Kathleen finally understood what Pete the scarecrow meant? Why or why not? Be sure to include examples from the text to help strengthen your arguments.
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