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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. Which New York borough most captured Kathleen's imagination?
2. What is Leo Taylor's nickname?
3. How old is Frances's baby when he dies?
4. What ailment affects Teresa Taylor's husband Hector?
5. Which part of Lily's afflicted body does Mercedes hope will be healed in Lourdes?
Short Essay Questions
1. How does Frances seduce Leo Taylor?
2. How did Lily react when she met Rose for the first time?
3. What leads Mercedes to believe Lily is a saint?
4. What happens to Mercedes after her high school graduation?
5. Why is Teresa Taylor fired from her job?
6. Who is Jeanne?
7. How does Frances feel about school?
8. How does Boutros die?
9. How does Mercedes feel about school?
10. Who is Ginger?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Describe Mercedes' personal ambitions in life. What did she hope would happen to her when she was an adult? In what ways did she work toward those goals? Then, explain what happened to Mercedes when she was an adult. Did her dreams come to fruition? Why or why not? Finally, describe the sacrifice Materia made to ensure that Mercedes have a safe and bright future. In the end, do you think that sacrifice was worth it? Why or why not? Be sure to include examples from the text to strengthen your argument.
Essay Topic 2
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 3
Lily is often described as an eerie child with special powers in the spiritual world. First, describe Lily's relationship with her dead brother, Ambrose. In what ways does Ambrose come to Lily and "speak" to her. How do these conversations with Ambrose inform Lily's understanding of Piper family dynamics? Then, describe Mercedes' religious reaction to Lily's spirituality. What hopes and fears does she have for Lily's future? Finally, describe Lily's own reaction to her communing with spirits. What, if anything, does she wish she could change about herself? Why? Be sure to include examples from the text to strengthen your arguments.
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