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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. Where does Maya's mother go directly from the hospital?
2. What does Joaquin do with the "Tips for Phasing Out of Foster Care" (282) he receives from a staff member at his school?
3. For what reason does Rafe say that it is a bad idea for Grace to keep Peach a secret from Joaquin and Maya?
4. To which of her siblings does Maya feel the closest?
5. In what condiment do Grace, Joaquin and Maya find they all like to dip their french fries?
Short Essay Questions
1. During Mark and Linda's second inquiry into Joaquin's feelings about their possible adoption of him, what is the question he finally poses to them?
2. What lie does Joaquin tell Mark and Linda about his recent visits with Ana, his therapist?
3. What are the contents of the text Maya receives from her dad, setting in motion the chain of events that lead to Maya and Claire's break-up?
4. What does Joaquin view as ironic about everyone making college plans around him at school?
5. What are the living arrangements in Maya's family after her parent's separation?
6. What do the Oreos symbolize in the scene between Lauren and Maya?
7. For what transgression does Maya blame Claire for an extended period of time near the end of the couple's relationship and why?
8. How is the theme of secrecy depicted within Claire's accusations toward Maya during their fight that ends in a break-up?
9. How does Joaquin feel after his altercation with Adam and why?
10. What turns out to be the mysterious event involving Joaquin and the Buchanans?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
William Faulkner once famously claimed that the most important literature deals with the subject of the human heart in conflict with itself. Explain how the theme of Human versus Self is demonstrated within Robin Benway's novel Far From the Tree. Create a decisive, arguable claim and prove it with quotes from the book.
Essay Topic 2
Discuss the many instances of irony within the narrative of Robin Benway's novel Far From the Tree and analyze the author's purpose for including each instance you discuss.
Essay Topic 3
Trace the characterization arc of Grace’s character throughout the novel. Discuss whether she is a round or flat character and whether she is a static or dynamic character.
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