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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 happens to Cassie after she gets a fever?
(a) She has to stay home from school.
(b) She gets better after a week.
(c) She gets the flu.
(d) She dies.

2. Why is Catherine upset about the person Ann hires?
(a) The person is too young.
(b) It is not the person the family has used in the past.
(c) The person is too rude.
(d) The person is too slovenly.

3. What color dresses do Catherine and the other girls wear to Cassie's funeral?
(a) Black.
(b) White.
(c) Tan.
(d) Blue.

4. Who gets married in Chapter 17?
(a) Mr. Holt and Martha Ballard.
(b) Mr. Hallowell and Aunt Lucy.
(c) Mr. Holt and Miss Lowell.
(d) Mr. Holt and Aunt Lucy.

5. What news does Mr. Hall bring on his return?
(a) He is getting married.
(b) He is moving the family to Boston.
(c) He is taking a new job.
(d) He is selling the farm.

Short Answer Questions

1. On what do Ann and Mr. Hall disagree?

2. What does Catherine vow not to call Ann?

3. What type of flowers are left on a note for Catherine?

4. How long is Mr. Hall gone on his business trip?

5. Where does the new Hall family go where they are on display for the community?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What name does Catherine feel comfortable calling Ann?

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

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

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

7. How does Catherine experience change related to the addition of the two new family members?

8. How is trust exhibited between Mr. Hall and Mr. Shipman?

9. How does the author use foreshadowing related to Catherine's comments about quilts?

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

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