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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 much money does the woman give to Candidó in the parking lot of the Chinese store?
2. Who makes up the rest of Delaney's household?
3. Which of the following would Kyra like to live in someday?
4. Where does Delaney meet Kyra for lunch?
5. What does Delaney see on his walk through Arroyo Blanco?
Short Essay Questions
1. Describe Candidó's and América's experiences at Canoga Park.
2. What helps América emerge from her depression?
3. Describe how Candidó acquires a frozen turkey.
4. Why is Delaney's car hit by a pickup truck?
5. What does Kyra give Delaney when he helps her close the Da Ros place? What does Delaney tell her when she describes to him why she likes the mansion?
6. Describe América's interaction with the light-skinned Mexican at the labor exchange.
7. What is Delaney's plan for catching anyone who comes near the gate?
8. What does Candidó do after he decides that the current campsite is not safe enough for him and América?
9. What is the topic of conversation at the first gathering at Arroyo Blanco Community Center?
10. Describe the scene at Dominick Flood's home on Thanksgiving.
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
How do specific characters conform to expectations of those around them in Boyle's story? In what context does this occur? What is the author seeming to say about the impact that conformation may have on relationships between people?
Essay Topic 2
Boyle's book revolves around ethical and moral issues as well as questions regarding ethical boundaries. What ethical boundaries are breached or broken in this story? Does this happen because of necessity or simple ignorance? Identify one ethical boundary and defend the character's reasoning for breaking it.
Essay Topic 3
Dominick Flood appears in Boyle's story only briefly, yet serves a significant role. Describe Flood's character, his impact on the story, and any irony Boyle uses in writing about Flood.
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