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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the main food item in Lusa's culture?

2. What is attacking Garnett's apples?

3. What does Little Rickie give Lusa?

4. How is Cole killed?

5. According to Nannie, what is "the center of everything"?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Deanna's demeanor, when Eddie leaves, after staying with her for nine days?

2. What is the ritual for traditional Muslin prayer?

3. How has Deanna ended up as a forest ranger, studying coyotes?

4. How does Deanna equate her husband with the typical "male animal"?

5. According to Garnett's religious beliefs, when is it okay for an animal species to go extinct?

6. Was Nannie right in moving her "No Spray Zone" sign onto the bank bordering Garnett's property?

7. Do you think it odd that Lusa dreams of a moth making love to her?

8. What is Lusa's plan for her goats?

9. Why is Garnett disheartened by the farms in the area?

10. How do you think Herb and Big Rickie handle the situation about putting in Lusa's crop?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Jewel has had to make the hardest decision of her life, deciding what is best for her children after her death. Describe, in depth, the situation and the people involved in this decision. What steps are taken to allow her to come to her decision? Whom does she choose? Whom does she not choose? Explain the reasoning for her decision.

Essay Topic 2

Eddie Bondo is portrayed as a character that is easy to distrust. Citing examples from the book, discuss what you think his true character is. Has he been accurately portrayed? Would you consider him a good person or not? What are Deanna's expectations of him? Did this have an effect on how you viewed him?

Essay Topic 3

Antagonism is seen commonly throughout this book. Explain, in depth, who you believe to be the most antagonistic character. Cite specific examples of behavior or conversation, from the book, to support your answer. Also address repercussions of the antagonism.

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