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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 has Deanna ignored while spending time with Eddie?
2. Why is Garnett sad?
3. What bible verses regarding God's instruction to man does Garnett quote in his letter?
4. What does Garnett call his ancestors?
5. What accident did Deanna "almost" have when she was first hired?
Short Essay Questions
1. Why does Lusa feel that her new sisters-in-law do not like her?
2. In Chapter 11, Deanna and Eddie are talking about who built Deanna's cabin. Explain the Walker family and their influence on the land in this area.
3. In Chapter 15, Lusa finds she is happier than she has been a long time. Explain this change.
4. What are Garnett's views of the Amish?
5. In Chapter 12, Garnett suspects that Nannie has slandered his name. What is the situation?
6. Do you think Garnett's religious beliefs are the basis for his constant disapproval of Nannie and her lifestyle?
7. What was the occupation of Lusa's grandparents?
8. What is Deanna's demeanor, when Eddie leaves, after staying with her for nine days?
9. Do you think the way the townspeople treat Lusa at Cole's wake is right?
10. What does Nannie need to do to keep her organic farming certification valid?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Nannie and Garnett have very different opinions on the aging process and this causes conflict in their relationship. Explain both of their views on this subject. Why do they feel this way? Does their view of this affect their every-day life? Do you think either view is better or more appropriate? Do you think either view would lead to a happier life?
Essay Topic 2
Man vs. nature is a common theme in "Prodigal Summer". Explain Deanna's theory of predation, as it relates to predators and prey. Cite examples that she lists in the book. If predators are killed or die at a faster rate than prey, what are some of the outcomes that she predicts will happen? What could the effect on humans be?
Essay Topic 3
Although we never meet the character, Garnett Sheldon Walker IV, we learn about him from conversations in the novel. Describe the character, based on conversations of Garnett (his father) and Jewel. What was his upbringing like? How did his parents treat him? What did he do to warrant having to leave town and to be disowned by his father? How did he treat Jewel and the children? What are their opinions of him?
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