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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. In "Astrid," what is the name of Astrid's husband?

2. What does Amor like to do in the time she blocks out for herself daily?

3. After Anton identifies Astrid's body, at what time of day does Jake go back to speak to Father Batty?

4. How old is Amor when Astrid dies?

5. Who is the leader of South Africa in "Pa"?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Father Batty not give Astrid absolution when she confesses shortly before her death?

2. Why does Astrid call Amor in "Astrid"?

3. When does Manie die, and where are the family when he passes on?

4. When does Jake go to see Father Batty and what does he learn?

5. Where does Jake live and what is the area like?

6. How and why is Astrid killed?

7. Where does Anton think that his wife, Desiree, is when he comes home from identifying Astrid's body?

8. Why does Anton have to have a talk with his father's lawyer?

9. What is Alwyn like when Anton goes to apologize?

10. Why does Astrid call Anton at the beginning of "Pa"?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Anton feels like he has wasted his life. Why does Anton feel like he has wasted his life? Is he a failure?

Essay Topic 2

Conflicts between characters are often caused by a problem. What are some conflicts that occur in The Promise? Are the conflicts in the book mostly man vs. man, man vs. nature, or man vs. self? Are they internal or external conflicts?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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