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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. What is Granda's appearance when Jamie sees him?

2. What job does Robert get at the Ferguson Boys School?

3. Who approaches Jamie as he steps off the train?

4. What did Famie eventually become in Scotland?

5. As a child, what did Hugh prefer to do rather than play with the other children?

Short Essay Questions

1. What has Mrs. Drake given Jamie before he leaves on his trip?

2. Why is Jamie so sad to be leaving Mrs. Drake?

3. What feelings of Granda Hugh's come out regarding Jamie's leaving home years ago?

4. Where is Jamie Bawn going with his parents as Part 1, Chapter 1 begins?

5. Why does Jamie feel the need to protect his mother from his father?

6. What eases some of Jamie's sadness at having to leave Mrs. Drake?

7. How did little Hugh spend much of his childhood?

8. How did Hugh earn the name of "Mr. Housing?"

9. Describe the nature of the relationship between Famie and her husband, Thomas.

10. Who does Jamie encounter when he steps off the train?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The qualities of pressure and time seem to be almost unnamed characters in the book. How pervasive are they? Why do they have such a prevalent place in the characters' lives? Explain how an inanimate object or characteristic can be a character.

Essay Topic 2

Create a character study of Jamie. What are his physical characteristics? What are his motivations? What are his fears? What are his dreams? What else can you say about Jamie?

Essay Topic 3

The author uses several instances of foreshadowing in the story. Explain what foreshadowing is and cite at least two examples making sure to explain what makes each an instance of foreshadowing.

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