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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. Where does Jesus ask for news about Tabitha?

2. Who is Ana's father?

3. Who does Herod Antipas send after Ana when she flees from the palace?

4. What is the full name Ana uses to refer to Jesus in Part I?

5. Why does Nathaniel's sister come to see Ana?

Short Essay Questions

1. How is Ana eventually freed from her betrothal?

2. What does Ana think Jesus's family's first impression of her is?

3. How do Ana's parents view her after her betrothal ends?

4. What deal does Matthias make with Herod Antipas regarding Ana that repulses Ana?

5. What is one possible reason for Judith's dislike of Ana?

6. What does Judas do in Part II to raise Matthias's ire?

7. Why does Ana bury her scrolls in the cave?

8. In Part I, which female family member is Ana closest to and why?

9. Why does Herod Antipas chose Ana to pose for his mosaic?

10. What does Yaltha tell Ana to do when her "moment" comes?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How does Monk Kidd treat the theme of guilt throughout this novel, and through which characters do you think she explores this theme most successfully and significantly? Write an essay explaining your answers.

Essay Topic 2

How could the information in the Author's Note potentially change the way a reader views some of the central themes in the novel? How would you describe Monk Kidd's major motivation or motivations in writing this novel? Write an essay explaining your answers.

Essay Topic 3

What does Yaltha's gift of the Incantation bowl mean to Ana, and what does the bowl itself symbolize? Write an essay explaining your answers, citing specific references to the text to help support your conclusions.

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