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Essay Topic 1

Analyze the paragraph on page 46 about her memories of Chin Chin. What does this tell readers about her portrayal of him in the novel? Is it reliable?

Essay Topic 2

What is the Still Face Experiment described in Chapter 10 and how did Gifty compare it to her relationship with her mother?

Essay Topic 3

Chapter 19 describes a moment when Gifty begins thinking more deeply about faith. Describe Pastor Tom (P.T.) and his part in this moment for Gifty.

Essay Topic 4

Describe the moment when Gifty is saved in Chapter 29 and 30. Discuss what was happening in her life at the time.

Essay Topic 5

Describe Gifty’s thoughts on her mother when she held the mouse in Chapter 45.

Essay Topic 6

Write an essay about Gifty’s ongoing conflict between science and religion. When did it begin and how did it manifest over time? Discuss her brother’s death, her...

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