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Short Essay Questions

The 60 short essay questions listed in this section require a one to two sentence answer. They ask students to demonstrate a deeper understanding of the text. Students must describe what they've read, rather than just recall it.

Short Essay Question - Chapters 1, 2, and 3

1. Describe the character Carol.

2. What is Carol's family background and how does this affect her financial situation?

3. What influence does Carol feel a doctor should exercise in his community?

4. How does Carol feel about Dr. Kennicott when she first meets him?

5. On the train ride Carol takes in Chapter 3, how are the passengers described?

6. Why does Carol panic when she arrives in Gopher Prairie?

Short Essay Question - Chapters 4, 5,...
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