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

Short Answer Questions

1. What food has been prepared from Ciel's grandmother's recipe?

2. Mattie says that she has loved some women deeper than she has loved ________________.

3. Where does Ciel go after Serena's death?

4. When did Coral Lee have her first child?

5. What does Kiswana accuse her mother of being?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare and contrast Mattie and Etta. How are they different? How are they similar? What does each bring to the relationship that allows it to continue for so many years?

Essay Topic 2

Describe the symbolism of the sugar cane that Mattie sucks on during her afternoon with Butch. What possible meanings does the sugar cane have?

Essay Topic 3

The author uses several instances of song lyrics throughout the book. Cite at least five, noting the titles, artists and the pertinent meaning for the story line.

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