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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. When Michael and Angel are married, what does she say instead of "yes"?

2. Why did Angel tell Michael she was staying at the brothel?

3. Angel begins to like life in the little cabin. She feels comfortable and safe except for one thing. What is it?

4. When Angel tells Michael, "You and God better not expect much," he replies ...

5. When Michael Hosea sees Angel for the first time, what does God tells him?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Chapter Two, why does Michael Hosea believe he is going to marry Angel? What initially attracts him to her? Does he have any reservations about his future wife?

2. In the prologue, Sarah meets her father, Alex Stafford, for the first time. What was his reaction to the introduction, and why did he react that way?

3. In Chapter Three, Angel's memory tells a tale of her first perilous encounter with Magowan. What happened?

4. What foreshadowing takes place in Chapter 13?

5. As the Altmans' visit continues in Chapter 20, Michael becomes concerned with Angel's growing attachment to them. How does Michael try to remedy this?

6. When Angel arrives in Pair-a-Dice in Chapter 15, what does she discover about the Palace and it's former employees?

7. In Chapter 16 when Michael is bringing Angel back to the cabin, what emotions does Angel experience? What happens after they arrive home?

8. In Chapter 18 when Angel first begins to spend time with the Altman family, what does she think of them?

9. At the beginning of Chapter 13, Angel runs away the morning after she and Michael share the most intimate evening of her life. What is Michael's response to her planned departure, and what choice does he ask her to make?

10. When the Altmans move into their own cabin, Michael thinks that Angel will be relieved that they are so close. Instead, what it Angel's reaction and why?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Throughout the book, Angel struggles with her self-worth and the belief that she will ever be able to do anything except prostitution. As she matures spiritually and emotionally, she tries new avenues of employment. Discuss these various jobs and how they change Angel's sense of value as she evolves from a prostitute to these other trades. Do these jobs have anything in common?

Essay Topic 2

Throughout the book, Angel is known by many names, each reflecting a specific time in her life as well as her emotional and spiritual growth. Reflect on what each name means and what it reveals about Angel. Notice that by the end of the story, Angel has come full circle, once more being called by her childhood name Sarah. Make sure to discuss why Angel takes years to reveal this name to Michael.

Essay Topic 3

Throughout the story, Michael is portrayed as a God-like character, full of love, grace, and mercy. However, he is not perfect and has many flaws. Discuss what these flaws are and how his character grows and matures throughout the book. Compare the man he is at the beginning of the novel to the man he becomes.

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