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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. How long has Amor had the number of the taxi driver she gets to take her to the airport after Astrid's funeral?

2. What does Jake do after Anton identifies Astrid's body?

3. When Astrid dies, how long have Desiree and Anton been married?

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

5. Where does Astrid decide to go after her failed confessional with Father Batty?

Short Essay Questions

1. What has Amor done since she left the farm, and what has she learned?

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

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

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

5. How and why is Astrid killed?

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

7. What changes does Anton see as someone drives him to the hospital to see his father?

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

9. What does Desiree think of Anton?

10. When Amor is driven to the farm, what does she see at the spot where the farm begins?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Metaphors and similes are figures of speech that are used to make comparisons between things. Does Galgut use more metaphors or similes in The Promise? How does the use of metaphors or similes help readers comprehend concepts or identify with characters or events? How does the use of metaphors or similes help readers make the writing more interesting?

Essay Topic 2

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

Essay Topic 3

Salome is a Black woman who works for the Swarts. How does racism affect Salome in The Promise?

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