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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 does Rita observe about the female frigatebirds?

2. What is the last great task Rita accomplishes before leaving the village?

3. On what do they tour the islands?

4. Why does Rita have to go to Quibuto after 10 in the morning?

5. What does Rita inadvertently do to her landlady?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Rita celebrate her birthday in Guatemala?

2. What does Rita feel about living in Guatemala?

3. How is Rita connected to the military when she visits the Galapagos?

4. Describe Rita's life with her husband.

5. What is Juanita's connection to California?

6. Why is Rita interested in visiting Israel?

7. What is Rita's experience like when she goes to Quibuto?

8. How does Rita feel after she returns from the Galapagos?

9. What is happening in Rita's marriage?

10. How does Rita get along with the security guard?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Religion is a common theme in this book. How does Rita feel about it? Give examples of some of the religious experiences Rita encounters throughout her travels.

Essay Topic 2

Why did Rita, as a children's book writer, decide to write this novel? What did it take for her to get it on paper, and how does she ensure that the journey doesn't end.

Essay Topic 3

Describe the inner workings of the orangutan camp. What do the scientists do? What does Rita do while she is there?

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