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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 does Theresa raise money for in Part 1, Chapter 5?
(a) Rental houses.
(b) A food drive.
(c) The public grocery store.
(d) The public library.

2. Amanda agrees to take time away from _____________.
(a) Her work.
(b) Her friends.
(c) Her family.
(d) Her house.

3. Who is somewhat irritated by Ruth's relationship with Carl?
(a) Amanda.
(b) Imogene.
(c) Rudy.
(d) Mathilda.

4. Who is Amanda's little sister?
(a) Eliza.
(b) Mathilda.
(c) Imogene.
(d) Ruth.

5. Who wants to own a store where the products are not alive?
(a) Amanda.
(b) Ruth.
(c) Imogene.
(d) Carl.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who asks Amanda to come home in Part 1, Chapter 6?

2. Ruth has nightmares of ______________.

3. Who owns a silver, monogrammed pocketknife?

4. How long does it take for Amanda, Carl, and Ruth to adjust and settle in as a family?

5. What is Amanda in relation to Ruth?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens on March 27, 1919?

2. Discuss Ruth's thoughts of her mother while at the island with her friends?

3. What is Amanda's reaction to Ruth being at the island?

4. What happens at the hospital when Carl and Ruth go to see Amanda?

5. What do Ruth and Imogene discuss about their mothers?

6. How do Amanda and Clement meet?

7. Why can't Amanda face returning to the island?

8. Discuss the adjustment for Amanda, Carl, and Ruth to become a family.

9. Discuss the narration in Part 1, Chapter 1.

10. Discuss Amanda's actions when Carl writes about returning home.

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