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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 offers to sew a dress for Hattie to attend the event in #39?

2. What does Adam ask Hattie's friends, Nancy and Janet, when they walk by the house?

3. How does Adam spill ice on Hattie?

4. Why does Hattie's father say that they never told her about Adam?

5. Why is Adam sad when Nancy and Janet run away?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Explain why Adam has a difficult time maintaining his composure during dinner.

4. What does Hattie mean when she says she hates her porch and what is Adam's perspective on her feelings?

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

6. What are some possible reasons that Adam had virtually disappeared from the family for so many years?

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

8. What are Hattie's first impressions of Adam?

9. What is Hattie Owen doing as the story begins?

10. What does Nana want Hattie to be like but Hattie continues to resist?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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

Essay Topic 2

Does the author leave the story on a hopeful note for Hattie? Even though Hattie is sad about losing Adam, who else brings some joy into her life? Does the author hope to show that Hattie's life is going to be filling up with more friends? Explain.

Essay Topic 3

Create a brief character study of Mom. 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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