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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. Where does Esteban shoot Toomie in Chapter 33?

2. What is the title of the book that Maria takes from Ratan's apartment in Chapter 23?

3. What is the name of the guy Julio killed other than Jamie?

4. What does Angel compare the Calies to in Taiyang in Chapter 23?

5. Where did Angel's father take him after his wife and daughters were killed in Mexico?

Short Essay Questions

1. How has the perspective changed in Chapter 37? Why is this significant?

2. How are the themes of danger and violence explored in Chapter 32?

3. What symbolism can be seen in Angel's conversation with Case in Chapter 31?

4. How does Maria's concern regarding the water rights differ from those of the other main characters in Chapter 23?

5. How is the theme of perspective explored in Chapter 32?

6. What irony can be seen in the relationship between Angel and Maria in Chapter 26?

7. How have the changes in Lucy's circumstances impacted her role in the novel in Chapter 21?

8. What moral choice does Lucy face in Chapter 34? What is significant about her decision?

9. How is Angel's character revealed to the reader from Maria's perspective in Chapter 22?

10. Why does Maria free the Vet's wild animals in Chapter 38?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Define the term "antihero" and discuss how this term applies to Angel's character in The Water Knife. What personality traits does Angel exhibit that make him an antihero? How do Angel's actions in the novel contribute to this title? Is an antihero a protagonist or antagonist?

Essay Topic 2

How are the characters of Lucy and Angel differentiated and juxtaposed against one another in the beginning of the novel? How do these characters change once they have begin interacting with one another? What causes this change?

Essay Topic 3

Describe and discuss the plot structure of The Water Knife. Is the story related in a linear or nonlinear narrative? Where in the story does the exposition transition to rising action? Where do the climax, falling action, and denouement occur?

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