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

Short Answer Questions

1. Senora Valencia's last statement to Amabelle can be seen as an example of...

2. Why does Amabelle believe her mother did not show her much affection?

3. What image marks the beginning of the sugar cane harvest?

4. How long has Sebastien been working as sugar cane worker?

5. What quality does Amabelle tell Sebastien she loved most in her father?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The settings of The Farming of Bones are almost like characters in the novel. Select two of the settings in the novel and:

1) Describe each setting

2) Discuss the impact of the setting on the story line

3) Discuss the impact of the setting on the characters' development

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

Essay Topic 2

Memories are central to the story lines in Middlesex. Discuss how the author uses recollections of the past in the novel. What is the impact of these memories on the story? What is the author trying to say about our beliefs about memories? Cite several specific examples from the novel to support your ideas.

Essay Topic 3

One of the themes The Farming of Bones explores is the impact of love on people's lives. Discuss what the novel has to say about this theme. Cite several specific examples from the novel to support your ideas.

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