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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 Mae dies, what does Rab do to try to help Sarah?

2. When Angel asks Michael, "What sort of name is Hosea?" what is his reply?

3. What happened the morning after Michael and Angel consummated their marriage?

4. What did Angel think was the great original sin?

5. In Chapter 19, whose rules does Angel say she wants to live by?

Short Essay Questions

1. When Michael leaves Angel at the brothel, Angel doesn't believe that he will ever return. At this point in the book, how does Angel feel about life in general?

2. In Chapter 17 Angel is unable to accept Michael's forgiveness, so how does she try to atone for her sins?

3. Up to this point, Michael has only used the name Angel when he is extremely angry with her. In Chapter 18 what name does Angel use to refer to herself? What is the significance?

4. In this first chapter of the book, readers meet the adult version of the pretty, innocent little girl of the prologue. What type of woman has Sarah, now known exclusively as Angel, become?

5. 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?

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

7. How does Angels interactions with the Altmans evolve in Chapter 19?

8. In Chapter Eleven, Angel has a nightmare. What is it about, and how does Michael try to comfort her?

9. Chapter Nine further develops and explores Angel's insecurities. What is she insecure about?

10. Explain the difference in how Michael sees Angel and how Paul sees her.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

Essay Topic 2

When Angel leaves Michael for the last time, she believes it is for the best. This is the first time she doesn't have a selfish motive for leaving; she does it because she thinks it is the best thing for Michael. Discuss the other times that Angel has left the Valley. Compare/contrast her motives and how Michael reacts to each incident.

Essay Topic 3

What is Angel's life like after she accepts and confesses Jesus as her personal savior? Give specific examples of how Angel's life changes and the plan for her life that God reveals to her.

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