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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 the time period for the story?

2. The cook compliments Hattie by telling her that she is __________________.

3. What does Adam ask Hattie's friends, Nancy and Janet, when they walk by the house?

4. What is the name of Hattie's father's current project?

5. What does Adam do when he meets Hattie?

Short Essay Questions

1. How do Nancy and Janet make Adam want to cry?

2. Who is Betsy McGruder, and why does Hattie go to her house on this morning?

3. What does Hattie mean when she says "before Adam" or "after Adam"?

4. What is Dad's job, and what is he currently creating?

5. What does Adam do with his drink at dinner that makes Nana chastise him?

6. What are Hattie's first impressions of Adam?

7. Why does Hattie decide not to ask Nana to take her to the movies?

8. What secret ability does Adam have that he shares with Hattie?

9. Explain why Adam has a difficult time maintaining his composure during dinner.

10. Why is Hattie so immediately drawn to Adam?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

There are several events of foreshadowing in "A Corner of the Universe". Define foreshadowing. Cite at least two situations in the story that serve as foreshadowing.

Essay Topic 2

Create a brief character study of Dad. What did he look like? What were his positive personality traits? What were his dreams and fears? What was most valuable to him in his world?

Essay Topic 3

Compare and contrast the lives of Hattie and Betsy. How are their circumstances similar? In what ways are their lives different? What draws them together to make them friends?

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