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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 religion did Amor's mother return to before her death?

2. After Rachel's death. what does Manie slaughter and barbecue?

3. Where does Lexington's mother live?

4. In "Ma," what does the word on the desk in "Ma" look like to Amor?

5. When Tannie Marina brings Amor to her house after telling her her mother died, what is Oom Ockie wearing?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Manie sleep the night his wife dies?

2. What is Anton struggling with when he learns of his mother's death?

3. How is Amor sleeping the night after her mother dies?

4. How does Rachel's spirit linger around the house in a state of confusion?

5. What does the Swart house look like?

6. Who is Wessel and what does he do?

7. What does Amor do in the bathroom at her aunt and uncle's house?

8. Where has Amor been staying the last seven months and why?

9. How is Amor feeling at the beginning of the book?

10. What do Manie and Ockie do after the family is alone at the house?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Amor is 13 when her mother dies. How does Amor react to her mother’s death? Is she in denial?

Essay Topic 2

Astrid is not a confident, self-assured person. Why is Astrid not a confident, self-assured person? How does her lack of self-esteem lead to purging or bulimia?

Essay Topic 3

Astrid keeps in touch with Amor after their parents’ deaths. How does Astrid keep in touch with Amor? What seems to be her motive for staying in contact with Amor? What type of relationship do they seem to have?

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