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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 does Hollis plan to give the Old Man at the end of the Summer?

2. Where is Beatrice going the next morning?

3. What does Hollis do when Beatrice compliments her art?

4. What does Hollis do with the picture she draws of the woman in #4?

5. What does the Mustard Woman want to know when she locates Hollis and Josie?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How do Hollis and Josie avoid the Mustard Woman when she comes to Josie's to check up on Hollis?

3. What event is depicted in Hollis' Sixth Picture, Driving the Truck?

4. What nickname does Hollis call Mr. Regan?

5. Why does Hollis have a difficult time trying to draw a picture of Steven playing checkers with her on the day they met?

6. Describe Hollis' first fishing experience.

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

8. How do Hollis' fears that Steven minds that the Old Man likes her represent foreshadowing for the story?

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

10. What does Hollis' desire to go back to the day she met Steven and the Old Man mean/

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Patricia Reilly Giff is a master at dramatic devices. Choose an example of symbolism, metaphor, and irony, and briefly describe them and identify the technique which they embody.

Essay Topic 2

The need to belong takes on an almost human persona in this book. What is this literary technique called? Cite examples that support this position.

Essay Topic 3

Create a brief character study of Steven. What did he look like? What were his positive personality traits? What were his dreams and fears? What was most valuable to him in his world?

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