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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. The cook compliments Hattie by telling her that she is __________________.

2. Adam asks Mr. Penny about his _____________ shop which is now closed.

3. How old is Miss Hagerty?

4. Why is Adam's presence in her life so difficult for Nana?

5. Why does Adam arrive at the boardinghouse at around five o'clock the next day?

Short Essay Questions

1. How do Nancy and Janet make Adam want to cry?

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

3. What is Hattie doing at the beginning of Chapter 5?

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

5. Why does Dad's being an artist put a strain on Hattie's relationship with Nana?

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

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

8. What does Adam do with his drink at dinner that makes Nana chastise him?

9. Why is Hattie so immediately drawn to Adam?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Create a brief character study of Dad. 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?

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

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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