A Gathering of Days Test | Mid-Book Test - Medium

Joan W. Blos
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 120 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.

A Gathering of Days Test | Mid-Book Test - Medium

Joan W. Blos
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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following is not a subject taught by Mr. Holt?
(a) Cyphering.
(b) Health and hygiene.
(c) Writing.
(d) Reading.

2. Who visits the Hall family and brings stories in a newspaper?
(a) Mr. Standish.
(b) Reverend Milton.
(c) Mr. Hooper.
(d) Uncle Jack.

3. How is the weather in Chapter 5?
(a) Rainy.
(b) Very hot and humid.
(c) Moderate.
(d) Very cold.

4. What has happened to Catherine's mother?
(a) She moved away.
(b) She died.
(c) She went crazy.
(d) She was seriously injured.

5. Where does Catherine's writing book appear after she loses it?
(a) In the mailbox.
(b) Under a stone.
(c) Under a door mat.
(d) On the doorstep.

Short Answer Questions

1. Asa tells Catherine that he has information about what?

2. Catherine finds a note that tells her to ________________________.

3. What does Lucy bring with her in trunks?

4. Mr. Hall believes Negroes should ___________________.

5. Chapter 8 addresses a heated debate between ______________ and the townspeople.

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Catherine believe her father responded in a sexist manner when she told him about the boys near the thin ice?

2. What mystery takes place regarding Catherine's writing book?

3. What job are men involved in as Chapter 9 begins?

4. How does the author use the metaphor of a growing infant to indicate the change in seasons?

5. What is Asa's complaint regarding math studies at school?

6. How does the author use a flashback to give a glimpse into the Halls' life before Mrs. Hall died?

7. What changes must Mr. Holt make in order to appease the townspeople related to his moral teachings?

8. What incident regarding some boys and the thin ice does Catherine tell her father and what is his response?

9. Describe the story of the runaway Williams boy becoming a Russian Count.

10. What does the quilt left for the phantom symbolize?

(see the answer keys)

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