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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Juana insist Papi take with him when he goes to notify Pico of the children's births?

2. Why does Senora Valencia ask Amabelle to light a candle after the babies are born?

3. What is the "farming of the bones"?

4. What does Amabelle notice about Dona Sabine's home that makes her concerned "another Yanki invasion was coming?"

5. Who is Senora Valencia's husband named after?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

One of the themes The Farming of Bones explores is "past vs. present." Discuss what the novel has to say about this theme. Cite several specific examples from the novel to support your ideas.

Essay Topic 2

The Farming of Bones is written from Amabelle's first person point of view. Write an essay examining the novel's point of view focusing on:

1) The narrator's bias--how prevalent is it? what impact does it have?

2) The amount of information given based on this point of view.

3) Comment on how the novel would be different if it was told from a different point of view.

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Cite several specific examples from the novel to support your ideas.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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