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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 hobby does Fritzie pick up in chapter 4?

2. According to chapter 3, what does Adelaide want to send Mary?

3. What is inside Adelaide's blue box, according to chapter 2?

4. From what part of the cow does the cow's diamond come?

5. Where did Mary live before coming to Argus?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Sita feel when Pete gives Mary the cow's diamond? Why?

2. How does The Air Seeder work?

3. What does Karl fantasize about his mother in chapter 3? Why?

4. Why does Karl make a note of the change on the table in chapter 6 when he and Wallace Pfef are having drinks?

5. Why does Mary feel afraid at the beginning of chapter 1 when Karl leaves?

6. Describe the appearance of the pawn shop and the objects Sita buys there in chapter 5.

7. What happens to Fritzie's health in chapter 4? How does she change afterward?

8. Explain the town's reaction to Mary's accident in the ice in chapter 2.

9. Describe Celestine's appearance, as related in chapter 2.

10. Explain the relationship between Mr. Ober and Mary's family, as well as the effects his death has on them.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the differences in the author's writing style between when she is emphasizing setting and when she is emphasizing plot.

Essay Topic 2

Describe Mrs. Waldvogel in as much detail as possible and discuss her importance in Sita's life.

Essay Topic 3

Describe in detail the character of Fleur Pillager and her role in the novel.

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