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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. Hattie feels like a __________________ to Adam.

2. How does Angel treat Adam when she meets him?

3. What is Angel's last name?

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

5. What is the name of the town where Hattie lives?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

9. Why do Hattie and Adam equate themselves to being aliens?

10. What morning task does Hattie complete every morning during Summer vacation?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explain Ann M. Martin's use of regionalism in the book. Cite examples of at least two different instances of regionalism and explain why the author used them where she did.

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

"A Corner of the Universe" is a classic example of realistic fiction. What does that classification entail? Why does this book fit into this category?

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