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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 Lexington's mother live?

2. Where does Lexington's father work in a mine?

3. The day before Anton's mother died, where did he shoot and kill a woman?

4. How long has the elderly woman working on Rachel's body been a volunteer preparing the dead for burial?

5. What does Tannie Marina look at while she waits for Amor to pack?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What happens when Anton tells Lexington to take the shorter route home?

4. Who is Wessel and what does he do?

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

6. What does Amor think about her aunt's cooking when Tannie Marina picks her up from school after her mother dies?

7. What does Anton decide to do when he returns to the military base?

8. What does Salome do instead of going to the funeral?

9. How does Marina feel as she supervises Salome?

10. After meeting with the Rabbi regarding Rachel's funeral, what does Manie do at the farm?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

An analogy is the comparison of an unfamiliar object or idea to a familiar one in an attempt to explain the unfamiliar or to help readers understand characters, events, or concepts. What are some analogies Galgut uses in The Promise? How do these analogies help readers comprehend characters, events or concepts?

Essay Topic 3

Rachel receives a traditional Jewish funeral and burial. Why are her funeral and burial a source of contention for family members?

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