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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 stops thinking of Angel as the prostitute he loved and who betrayed him, how does her see her?
2. What happened to Lucky and Mai Ling, Angel's co-workers, after Angel left Pair-a-Dice?
3. Who helped Michael rescue Angel from the Palace?
4. When Angel thinks that everyone she draws close to leaves, what does she say is deadly?
5. When Mae dies, what does Rab do to try to help Sarah?
Short Essay Questions
1. In Chapter Twelve, Michael cannot explain to Angel what he wants from her emotionally, and what he wishes their physical relationship would be like. Since he can't tell her, what does he do to show her?
2. What foreshadowing takes place in Chapter 13?
3. When Angel wakes up in Michael's cabin, she asks him why he came back to Pair-a-Dice. What was his response and her reaction to it?
4. 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?
5. Concerning the relationship between Angel and Michael, what foreshadowing appears in Chapter Ten?
6. In Chapter Three, Angel's memory tells a tale of her first perilous encounter with Magowan. What happened?
7. Chapter Nine further develops and explores Angel's insecurities. What is she insecure about?
8. At the beginning of Chapter Six, Michael has been back in the valley only a short time since leaving Pair-a-Dice and Angel. What is he experiencing emotionally and/or mentally?
9. 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?
10. What does Angel tell Michael about her past in Chapter 16? Why is this significant?
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
How does the Biblical Book of Hosea compare to Francine Rivers' version of the story of the Hoseas? As you compare/contrast the two stories, include the setting, main characters and plot line, specifically the resolution.
Essay Topic 3
How does unforgiveness and feelings of self-loathing shape the attitudes, perspectives, and personalities of Paul and Angel? Discuss how these feelings change and what specifically influences these emotions for better or worse.
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