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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 Ana do on her own roof following the end of her betrothal?

2. Who does Judas tell Ana to beware of in his written message to her in Part II?

3. What is Jesus's nickname for Ana?

4. Why does Ana want to walk the hills of Sepphoris with Lavi?

5. Who is Ana's adopted brother?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Jesus a "mamzer" and what does this term mean?

2. Why has Yaltha been banished from Alexandria?

3. How is Ana eventually freed from her betrothal?

4. What is Ana's first prayer in her incantation bowl?

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

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

7. Which servant in Ana's house does Ana trust and rely upon, and why is this?

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

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

10. How does Jesus save Ana at a critical moment?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay exploring the techniques and tone Monk Kidd uses to explain the nature of women's position in society in Ana's time, citing specific references to the text to help explain your answers.

Essay Topic 2

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 3

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.

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