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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. Who does Miriam quote "like gospel"?

2. At one point Angel wanted to leave Sacramento. Where did Angel want to run away to next?

3. Why did Angel want to speak to Michael alone when she returned home the third time?

4. What does a panic-stricken Miriam ask Angel to help her with in Chapter 24?

5. What happened to Steven, Susana's fiance?

Short Essay Questions

1. What effect does Elizabeth asking Angel to be her midwife have on Angel?

2. In Chapter 28 as Angel prepares to leave Michael for the fourth time, how are her motives completely different than in the past?

3. In Chapter 28, the Hoseas celebrate Christmas at the Altmans, and Michael reads the Christmas story. What is Angel's reaction to the story?

4. In Chapter 31, two people heeded God's voice. Who were they and what was the result?

5. In Chapter 32, how does Angel find her true calling?

6. Why does Angel continue to make yearly visits to the House of Magdalena?

7. In Chapter 22, does Angel's love for Michael change while she is away from him?

8. When Duke drags Angel away from the cafe and takes her to his home, what does Angel do that seems to put Duke on edge?

9. How is the timing of Michael and Ange's deaths significant?

10. In Chapter 27 as Elizabeth gives birth, what is Angel's emotional reaction?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare/contrast Michael and Angel's childhoods to that of the Altman children. Analyze their relationships with both parents, spiritual climate, and moral reinforcements and influences that they did/did not receive versus those received/not received by the Altmans. Be specific with examples, and make sure to compare the effect that these childhood experiences had on them as young adults.

Essay Topic 2

In the book, unforgiving Paul is the foil to Michael's God-like portrayal of grace. Compare and contrast these two characters, and discuss how both Paul and Michael have evolved by the end of the book. Give specific examples of their spiritual growth and the effect that it has on those around them.

Essay Topic 3

When Angel left the valley for the last time, it was Paul that went to attempt to bring her home; Why? What did Angel and Paul learn about themselves and each other from their encounter in San Francisco? What was the end result?

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