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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. Josie collects some seawood to use as ___________________.

2. Why does Mr. Regan warn Hollis and Steven about the mountain?

3. Who is the woman who the Mustard Woman is taking Hollis to meet for lunch?

4. What do Josie and Hollis do in exchange for their movie tickets?

5. Who does Hollis see in her mind when she closes her eyes?

Short Essay Questions

1. What dream is Beatrice about to realize and what does Hollis do diligently to show that she wants to stay with Josie?

2. How is Hollis preoccupied with the Regans even while she is living with Josie?

3. What is featured in Hollis' Third Picture, Fishing in the Delaware River?

4. How does Hollis first meet Steven?

5. What does Hollis tell the Old Man about where she was left as an infant and how does Hollis try to picture the place in her mind?

6. Why did Hollis' first grade teacher put a big "X" on her "W" picture?

7. Why does Hollis try not to think about her "W" picture while staying with Josie?

8. What role does Steven play in Hollis' life in Chapter 1?

9. What does Hollis' "W" picture represent and what role does it play in Hollis' life?

10. How much does Beatrice's praise of her art affect Hollis?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Create a brief character study of Hollis. What did she look like? What were her positive personality traits? What were her dreams and fears? What was most valuable to her in her world?

Essay Topic 2

What is the greatest lesson Hollis learns from Josie? Is it that important lessons are also painful ones? What will Hollis always recall about her experiences during her twelfth summer?

Essay Topic 3

Create a brief character study of Mrs. Regan. What did she look like? What were her positive personality traits? What were her dreams and fears? What was most valuable to her in her world?

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