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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Jordan search for in his home?

2. Which of the following characters has a darkroom?

3. What does Delaney decide to take with him while escaping from the fire?

4. Which of the following homes is burned in the fire?

5. What does Kyra give Delaney as a surprise gift?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Candidó experiences flashbacks in this story that refer to his prior experiences with marriage and living in the United States. What do these flashbacks teach us about Candidó? What purpose do the flashbacks serve in the story?

Essay Topic 2

Boyle uses a great deal of imagery in his book, particularly in the final chapters. What specific examples of imagery does Boyle include? How does this imagery add to the readers' experience of the story?

Essay Topic 3

In the initial part of the book, Delaney is firmly against the construction of a security fence around his neighborhood. How does his opinion change over time and why? What influences does he encounter that result in these fluctuations?

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