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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. Who brings drinks for the guests at Nana and Papa's house?

3. While downtown, Hattie sees signs advertising ________________________.

4. How many framed photos sit on Miss Hagerty's dresser?

5. What is Hattie's last name?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What grandmotherly figures does Hattie have in her life?

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

4. In what ways does Hattie feel more like Adam's babysitter than his niece?

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

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

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

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

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

10. Why is Hattie so immediately drawn to Adam?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Create a brief character study of Nana. 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 2

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 3

Explain the significance of the book's title. What does the author mean by calling it simply "A Corner of the Universe"? What is she trying to emphasize with this emphatic style? Suggest three alternate titles for this book with supporting rationale for each one.

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