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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 are Eddie & Deanna searching for in Chapter 13?
2. What is the main food item in Lusa's culture?
3. How is Cole killed?
4. According to Nannie, what is "the center of everything"?
5. What is a "sang"?
Short Essay Questions
1. What does Nannie need to do to keep her organic farming certification valid?
2. In Chapter 15, Lusa finds she is happier than she has been a long time. Explain this change.
3. Do you think the way the townspeople treat Lusa at Cole's wake is right?
4. 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.
5. What is Garnett's basic persona, when we first get to know him?
6. Why does Lusa feel that her new sisters-in-law do not like her?
7. Why is Garnett disheartened by the farms in the area?
8. Describe Sam Hill as we meet him in Chapter 13.
9. Do you think Garnett's religious beliefs are the basis for his constant disapproval of Nannie and her lifestyle?
10. How does Lusa feel that the townspeople look at her, since Cole's death?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
After several conversations with Crys, Lusa concludes that Crys's aunts do not understand her and are doing her more harm than good. Cite three examples from the book that support this. What have they said and done that convinces her of this? What impact has their behavior had on Crys? Does Jewel agree with Lusa?
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
Barbara Kingsolver is a biologist originally from Kentucky, with a home in southern Appalachia. Discuss what you believe to be her intention in writing this book. Did she mean for there to be a deeper meaning to the book other than ordinary fiction? Is it merely coincidence that she writes about a place and subjects that she is well versed in? Do you believe that she is trying to sway your opinion in areas such as eco-systems, hunting, or tobacco? Give precise reasons for your answer.
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