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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. How many children does the person in #55 have?

2. What is the main course of the dinner that Lottie and Betty take to the new family in town?

3. The women playing cards say nice things to Trudy about ________________________.

4. Who pays for the funeral of the boy killed at the mill?

5. How is Trudy able to get credit in the store?

Short Essay Questions

1. What are some mentions of popular culture that Betty notes in her story?

2. What is the nature of the club that Lottie organizes and why does Charles object to it?

3. Describe how Charles and Lottie are so different from each other.

4. What does Lottie do when Charles does nothing when a boy is killed at the mill?

5. How does the author use punctuation to indicate the speakers in the story?

6. What is the probable reason for Charles' suicide?

7. What special talent does Lottie have and why does she take so much pride in it?

8. Describe Trudy's behavior when Lottie and Betty visit her home to welcome her to the community.

9. What is an easy way to differentiate the three characters in the book?

10. Why is Lottie so ashamed about Betty's illness?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The author uses several instances of foreshadowing in the story. Explain what foreshadowing is and cite at least two examples making sure to explain what makes each an instance of foreshadowing.

Essay Topic 2

The frustration of unfulfilled affection touches several characters in the story. Name at least two characters who experience unfulfilled love and the situations that occur as a result.

Essay Topic 3

Create a character study of Lottie. What are her physical characteristics? What are her motivations? What are her fears? What are her dreams? What else can you say about Lottie?

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