Fall on Your Knees Test | Mid-Book Test - Hard

Ann-Marie MacDonald
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 141 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.

Fall on Your Knees Test | Mid-Book Test - Hard

Ann-Marie MacDonald
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 141 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
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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. In what room of the house did Mumma die?

2. What did Materia's mother read to tell James's fortune?

3. How does Kathleen feel about New York when she finally moves there?

4. What is James's reaction to burying Ambrose?

5. What is the name of Materia's firstborn daughter?

Short Essay Questions

1. What talent does Kathleen show as a baby, and what is James's reaction to this talent?

2. What is the Mahmoud family's reaction to Kathleen's death?

3. What nightmare does Lily have after hearing about Ambrose's death?

4. What is significant about Daddy's position in the armchair in the photograph of him described in the novel's prologue?

5. How does Materia respond to her first pregnancy?

6. What is the difference between Other Lily and baby Ambrose, both who died in infancy?

7. What is James's job in battle, and how does he manage to survive?

8. What motivates James to join the army?

9. What is the reaction of Materia's parents to her marriage?

10. What job does Materia get to help pay for Kathleen's private education?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Throughout her life, Kathleen has nightmares about Pete the scarecrow. Describe at least two nightmares Kathleen has, and her reaction to these dreams. What do you think Pete symbolized in Kathleen's life? Describe the final nightmare Kathleen had about Pete, in the moments before she died. What is symbolic about this vision? In the moment of her death, do you think Kathleen finally understood what Pete the scarecrow meant? Why or why not? Be sure to include examples from the text to help strengthen your arguments.

Essay Topic 2

Lily is often described as an eerie child with special powers in the spiritual world. First, describe Lily's relationship with her dead brother, Ambrose. In what ways does Ambrose come to Lily and "speak" to her. How do these conversations with Ambrose inform Lily's understanding of Piper family dynamics? Then, describe Mercedes' religious reaction to Lily's spirituality. What hopes and fears does she have for Lily's future? Finally, describe Lily's own reaction to her communing with spirits. What, if anything, does she wish she could change about herself? Why? Be sure to include examples from the text to strengthen your arguments.

Essay Topic 3

The idea of demons and devils is ever present in the novel. First, describe James's demon. Where did the demon come from? What does it tempt him to do? How does James try to overcome his demon's power? Then, compare / contrast James's demon to Frances's devil. Where does Frances believe her devil came from? What does it tempt her to do? What do you think the presence of demons and devils symbolizes in the Piper family history? Be sure to include examples from the text to strengthen your arguments.

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