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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. What is the name the Hall children now use for Ann?
(a) Ann.
(b) Mammann.
(c) Mother Ann.
(d) Mrs. Hall.

2. What does Catherine procure from the Jewish man?
(a) Hebrew lessons.
(b) Books.
(c) Sewing items.
(d) Herbs.

3. What task does Catherine object to doing?
(a) Sewing aprons.
(b) Churning butter.
(c) Making a quilt.
(d) Making syrup.

4. How long is Mr. Hall gone on his business trip?
(a) One month.
(b) Two weeks.
(c) One day.
(d) One week.

5. What big change does Cassie point out that Ann has to make?
(a) Sewing more dresses.
(b) Living on a farm.
(c) Raising daughters.
(d) Planting vegetables.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Sophy pin on her dress?

2. Where does Sophy go in Chapter 17?

3. Catherine's memories of her mother and brother's deaths is called ________________.

4. The preacher tells of an entire family killed _______________.

5. Who is Cassie's older brother?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Cassie help Catherine get a new perspective on Ann's arrival?

2. What is the irony related to judging in the church?

3. Describe the story of the rock slide that killed the Wiley family and the moral that can be told from it.

4. How does the author use foreshadowing related to Cassie getting cold after swimming?

5. Describe how the boys in the class revolt against the new teacher's severe punishment measures.

6. Describe the transition dynamic within the Hall household by this point in time.

7. How do the characters begin to find joy again after Cassie's death?

8. How does the theme of trust extend to Mr. Hall and Ann?

9. Cite examples that support the theme of loss in Chapter 17.

10. What is the symbolism of the blue bonnet that Catherine wears in Chapter 18?

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