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

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following statements is NOT made by Annawake as she is describing Alice to Letty?

2. How does Sugar describe the various bloodlines of the Cherokee people?

3. What does Annawake claim Boma Mellowbug has stolen from Mr. Green?

4. What are the Indian people tricked into giving away by clever crooks?

5. In his story, what does Turtle refer to as a "hen's apple"?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Throughout the novel, Kingsolver repeatedly gives voice to her opinion about television. Choose two examples of times that Kingsolver mentions television, and explain how television affected the lives of the characters in the novel. What message do you think Kingsolver is sending her audience through her portrayal of television in the novel?

Essay Topic 2

Gabriel Fourkiller acts as a silent character throughout the novel. He is often spoken about, but is never directly involved in the story line. Describe who Gabriel Fourkiller is, and then explain how his character affected the fight over Turtle's custody.

Essay Topic 3

In the novel, there are three single mothers whose characters are explored. Briefly describe the three single mothers in the text and compare / contrast their mothering skills. What message do you think Kingsolver is sending to the reader about the love of a single mother?

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