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

Short Answer Questions

1. What alerts Amabelle that the baby will be born before Dr. Javier arrives?

2. Who does Pico name his son after?

3. What thought does Sebastien suggest Amabelle replace the memory of her parents' deaths with?

4. What does Dr. Javier do to allow himself to escape Papi?

5. What sound always makes Sebastien homesick?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

There are several characters who influence the person that the narrator becomes. Select the two characters who you believe have the greatest impact on her development and:

1) Describe each character's actions or beliefs as they relate to Amabelle.

2) Discuss the impact of this character on Amabelle's life and personality.

3) Discuss why you selected each particular character. What about each character made him/her more of an influence on Amabelle than others?

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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