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

Short Answer Questions

1. What shape did Amabelle's father always make her Christmas lanterns?

2. Who does Amabelle see for the first time in years during the celebration following Trujillo's death?

3. What does Senora Valencia do with her son's body that is unexpected?

4. Why do the refugees become angered on the sixteenth day of testimonials?

5. Where does Amabelle visit that she was afraid of going as a child?

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

Discuss the significance of the novel's title. Be sure to include:

1) A definition of "the farming of bones."

2) The variety of meanings that the phrase takes on in the novel (beyond it's literal meaning).

3) What the phrase represents about Amabelle's life.

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

Essay Topic 3

In The Farming of Bones, a few minor characters have a major impact on the story line. Select two of the following minor characters to analyze: Papi, Senor Pico, Kongo, Yves, Man Rapadou. Discuss:

1) The personality (character traits) of this character.

2) The relationship between this minor character and the major characters in the story.

3) The impact of this character on the story line--How does s/he influence the overall story line? How would the story be different if this character was removed?

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