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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. To whose home does Hattie walk as she heads through town?

2. Why does Hattie not ask Nana to take her to the movies?

3. Why does Papa chastise Adam during dessert?

4. What is the Summer evening tradition at the boardinghouse?

5. What is Hattie's first job of the morning?

Short Essay Questions

1. What secret ability does Adam have that he shares with Hattie?

2. What become?s evident about Nana's relationship with Adam and why does Adam's presence make her unhappy

3. What are the three rules of the Owen family's boardinghouse?

4. Why does Nana have the perspective that she does regarding her daughter's family?

5. What ominous statement does Hattie overhear Nana saying when Hattie gets home?

6. What is Dad's job, and what is he currently creating?

7. What does Hattie mean when she says "before Adam" or "after Adam"?

8. How long has it been since Adam has seen Hattie and how does he greet her?

9. Who is Adam and how does Hattie find out about him?

10. Who is Betsy McGruder, and why does Hattie go to her house on this morning?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The author used more than one iteration on the theme of loss. Identify at least two examples about loss in the book, and then explain why the examples support the theme.

Essay Topic 2

Create a brief character study of Hattie Owen. 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 3

The author uses more than one iteration on the theme of tolerance. Identify at least two instances about tolerance in the book and then cite examples to support your answer.

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