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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 is Dale Strickland from?

2. Who does Corrine insinuate is a bigot in Part II?

3. What is Mary Rose's husband's name?

4. What does Debra Ann leave for Jesse in her first bag of gifts?

5. What does Gloria say over and over again once Mary Rose has given her a glass of water?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Part II, what does Corrine say to Suzanne Ledbetter when Suzanne starts spreading malicious gossip about Gloria Ramirez?

2. What does Suzanne Ledbetter tell Mary Rose about Potter that Mary Rose has never heard before?

3. In Part II, how does Mary Rose interact with her husband Robert?

4. What does Debra Ann want most in the world that she asks her paper fortune-teller?

5. In Part I, why does Debra Ann like coming to the Shepard house so much?

6. What does Mary Rose do that she never tells anyone about a few months before becoming pregnant with the son she is currently nursing in Part II?

7. In Part I, what object gives Mary Rose comfort as she opens the door to Gloria Ramirez?

8. What is Gloria's relationship with her mother Alma like in Part I of the book?

9. In Part I, what piece of advice from her uncle does Gloria remember as she tries to escape from Dale Strickland?

10. In Part I, how many mistakes did Mary Rose make and what were they?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

When Corrine and Potter take a trip in their truck to the mountains shortly after Alice's birth, their relationship changes in some profound ways. Write an essay exploring how Corrine's and Potter's relationship is different after this trip, citing specific references to the text to help support your answers.

Essay Topic 2

One of the main themes running through Wetmore's novel is women's resilience and grit, especially when they are under extreme stress. Choose two to three female characters from the book and write an essay explaining how their lives embody and exemplify this theme.

Essay Topic 3

How would you describe Wetmore's portrayal of the deportation of Glory Ramirez's mother, Alma? Write an essay explaining your answers, citing specific references to the text to help support your arguments.

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