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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. What is Lee and Christine's last name?

2. Before learning where her mother is living, where does Rayona think Christine is?

3. Where does Rayona meet Sky?

4. What is the name of the group the priests want Rayona to join?

5. Lee sends Christine a picture of him from where?

Short Essay Questions

1. How is Rayona treated by Foxy and Annabelle after she arrives at Aunt Ida's house?

2. How does Ida burn her cheek?

3. How does it go when Aunt Ida comes to dinner at Dayton's house?

4. What happens between Father Tom and Rayona on the yellow raft in the lake at Bear Paw State Park?

5. Why does Christine return to Aunt Ida's while Rayona is in school?

6. Why does Father Tom come to see Christine?

7. What diagnosis does Christine get after she goes into the hospital for drinking too much?

8. What is Rayona's life like?

9. How does Christine treat Elgin when he comes to return the car keys at the hospital?

10. What kind of relationship does Rayona have with Elgin?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the use of popular culture throughout the novel and the thread it provides to tie many aspects of the novel together.

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the character of Father Hurlburt and his role through all three women's stories. What is the overall purpose of this character and what noble traits does he embody?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the use of imagery and figurative language throughout the novel. What purpose does it serve to strengthen the narrative and add to the emotional impact of the novel?

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