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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 does Deanna tell Eddie is fairly rare to find in the forest?

2. Where does Nannie sell her produce?

3. In Chapter 15, what does Lusa see in her house?

4. What does Garnett feel is part of growing old?

5. How old is Eddie?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is a "windfall" in the forest?

2. What was the occupation of Lusa's grandparents?

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

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

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

6. Why does Lusa feel that her new sisters-in-law do not like her?

7. Why does Eddie make Deanna nervous?

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

9. What are Garnett's views of the Amish?

10. In Chapter 15, Lusa finds she is happier than she has been a long time. Explain this change.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

Essay Topic 2

During Deanna's stay on the mountain, she has become a dedicated, hard-working ranger, with little interest in the outside world. When Eddie Bondo arrives, everything changes. Cite three examples from the book that illustrate changes for Deanna, after his arrival. Be sure to include professional and personal changes. Are these changes solely due to Eddie? Are they positive or negative?

Essay Topic 3

In "Prodigal Summer", we read of the departures of various people. Choose one of the following people: the father of Jewel's children, Cole, Eddie. Discuss the effects that their departure has had on others. What are the short-term and long-term effects? What might have been different, had they stayed? Are others better off for them having left?

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