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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Kyra pull off the side of the road?

2. What animal does Candidó tell América they are eating?

3. Where do Kit, Kyra, and Delaney go after they hear that a fire has broken out?

4. What does Delaney try to joke about when the fire is burning?

5. Which of the following characters says the fence surrounding Arroyo Blanco Estates makes her feel safer?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The wall is a significant part of Boyle's story. What does the wall symbolize? What similarities can you give between the wall and Candidó's qualities?

Essay Topic 2

Boyle's story presents two marriages that appear to be very different from one another. How are the relationships different? How are they the same? Be sure to use specific examples from your reading.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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