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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does the tinker lead Rinthy in hopes of her seeing her baby?

2. Why does the ferry lunge out of control?

3. What beverage is Culla offered by the person/people in #98?

4. Who says he can see guilt in Culla's eyes?

5. What does the man in the black suit make Culla do?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Nature takes on an almost human persona in this story. What is this literary technique called? Cite examples that support this position.

Essay Topic 2

The author uses more than one iteration on the theme of loss. Identify at least two examples about loss in the book and then explain why the examples support the theme.

Essay Topic 3

The author uses more than one iteration on the theme of loss. Identify at least two examples about loss in the book and then explain why the examples support the theme.

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