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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What are Malcolm and Victoria?
(a) Janitors.
(b) Teachers.
(c) Doctors.
(d) Miners.

2. What object invokes anger in Rhoda?
(a) A potted plant.
(b) A computer.
(c) A wreath.
(d) A notebook.

3. Which character is apathetic at the party?
(a) Mrs. Otis.
(b) The woman who feels disrespected.
(c) The man who talks about the children disrespectfully.
(d) A group of children.

4. Who is the healthiest character in Jessie's story?
(a) Jessie's mother.
(b) Jessie.
(c) Mrs. Butler's granddaughter.
(d) Mrs. Butler.

5. What does Mr. Oliphant blame on the lack of arbutus?
(a) Coyotes.
(b) Hogs.
(c) Cows.
(d) Horses.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Maggie's occupation?

2. How do the rest of the staff see the mill?

3. What is Isobel's revenge?

4. What is the name of Daniel's doctor who recommends that he move?

5. What is Mr. Oliphant's occupation?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does the sleigh that May sees from the window represent?

2. Describe how Daniel and May's love changes with the seasons.

3. In what ways is Mr. Oliphant strong?

4. How is independence a theme in the story about Lily and Isobel?

5. How is health a theme in Jessie's story?

6. Describe Maggie's discomfort at the party she attends.

7. How does Kitty feel about working at Caribou Ranch versus her mother's boarding house, and why?

8. Why doesn't Mrs. Heath want to spend time with the other people in her new neighborhood?

9. What is Rose's opinion of northerners in comparison to her opinion of Mexicans?

10. What is Evan interested in at the party he attends?

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