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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. Who announces that there is news regarding Amelia?

2. What is on the rail of the porch?

3. Hayley says that love is a ____.

4. Hayley begins to plan a ____.

5. Hayley gets in contact with friends from which city?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Hayley afraid of Amelia's presence?

2. Roz comes to talk to Hayley about Harper. What does Roz say?

3. Explain the discussion between Hayley, Harper and Mitch regarding the dream.

4. Why does Hayley feel awkward around Roz?

5. Discuss Hayley's experience as she sees Amelia in the mirror.

6. What does Roz say about love? What is Hayley's response?

7. What are Hayley's feelings toward Amelia?

8. A letter is found that details Amelia's ordeal. Discuss the letter.

9. Explain Hayley's dream about James' birth.

10. Discuss the gift Harper buys for Hayley.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the work that takes place at the nursery. Which characters work there? What are their roles? What type of goods and services are provided by the Harper-Ashbys? Does the story give a clear picture of the family business?

Essay Topic 2

There is a strong connection between Amelia and Hayley due to a number of factors. What are the factors? Who chose to open the connection? Compare and contrast Hayley and Amelia's circumstances and their connections to each other and to Harper House.

Essay Topic 3

Discuss in detail the dreams had by Hayley and Stella. Which were most vivid? Who was most attuned to the dreams? Could the dreams be analyzed? What did they mean? Who was most affected? What were the messages contained in the dreams, if any? How did the dreams relate to real life?

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