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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. Why is Janey hesitant to allow the doctor to come to their house?

2. Where does Janey's father work?

3. What does the doctor take in form of payment for his services?

4. Who watches over Mrs. Larkin as Janey heads to town to find the doctor?

5. Which of the following does Mr. Anderson NOT offer to Mr. Larkin?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the events of the Larkins moving into the place recently vacated by Bounce?

2. What disease is Mom diagnosed as having?

3. What is Dad's description of bravery and why does Janey now have a better appreciation for the bravery exhibited by her parents?

4. Explain what Janey knows about the Camp School.

5. How does Janey know that her Mom is very sick?

6. What memory is prompted for Janey when seeing cows outside on a cold night?

7. How is the family relieved as Mom's condition continues to improve?

8. Why does Janey go to the Anderson house prior to the Larkin family's leaving the area and what does she learn from Mr. Anderson regarding her willow plate?

9. How do the Larkins spend the money won in the cotton picking contest?

10. What is the purpose of Miss Peterson's visit to the Larkin house?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

There are several events of foreshadowing in BLUE WILLOW. Define foreshadowing. Cite at least two situations in the story that serve as foreshadowing.

Essay Topic 2

Explain Doris Gates' use of regionalism in the book. Cite examples of at least two different instances of regionalism and explain why the author used them where she did.

Essay Topic 3

Create a brief character study of Janey. What did she look like? What were her positive personality traits? What were her dreams and fears? What was most valuable to her in her world?

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