A Corner of the Universe Test | Final Test - Hard

This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 139 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.

A Corner of the Universe Test | Final Test - Hard

This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 139 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
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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. What does Hattie think that a "corner of the universe" means?

2. What does Hattie eventually realize about Adam's hysterics at the carnival?

3. At the funeral, Hattie says that being called a freak and other names _____________________.

4. Why does Mom say that she did not visit Adam too much?

5. What parade passes by Hattie's house in Chapter 9?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Hattie feel about Cookie and in what way does Cookie not understand Hattie?

2. Why did Hattie have good intentions in wanting to take Adam to the carnival and what does she come to realize about her methods?

3. Why are Hattie and Angel frightened by Adam's demeanor one day when he sees Angel getting out of her boyfriend's car?

4. What does Hattie explain about the ways friends can come into your life?

5. Why is Adam chastised at Hattie's birthday party at Nana's house?

6. Who does Nana blame for the bad night at the carnival?

7. What plans does Hattie make for the night of her Nana and Papa's dinner party?

8. How does Hattie include Adam in the plans for the evening of Nana and Papa's dinner party?

9. Describe Adam's day at the carnival with Hattie and Leila.

10. What is Hattie's reaction when she learns that Adam committed suicide?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Compare and contrast the lives of Hattie and Betsy. How are their circumstances similar? In what ways are their lives different? What draws them together to make them friends?

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