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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. Who is the narrator?
2. What alerts Amabelle that the baby will be born before Dr. Javier arrives?
3. Who is Senora Valencia's husband named after?
4. Where are Senora Valencia's ancestors from?
5. What does the narrator say she has never seen Sebastien do?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Though Sebastien is not involved in much of the action of the novel, he plays a major role in the plot and development of Amabelle's character. Write an essay discussing:
1) Sebastien's character traits.
2) The impact of Sebastien's life on the plot and Amabelle's character.
3) The impact of Sebastien's death on the plot and Amabelle's character.
Cite several specific examples from the novel to support your ideas.
Essay Topic 2
One of the themes The Farming of Bones explores is the role of family. Discuss what the novel has to say about this theme. Cite several specific examples from the novel to support your ideas.
Essay Topic 3
The inscription of The Farming of Bones reads: "In confidence to you, Metres Dlo, Mother of the Rivers--Amabelle Desir." Discuss the meaning of this quote in reference to the novel as a whole. What does it mean to you now that you have read the entire novel? Why? Discuss the author's choice of this inscription. Why do you think she chose this inscription?
Cite several specific examples from the novel to support your ideas.
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