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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 comparison does Catherine make of herself and the new teacher?
(a) They are almost the same age.
(b) They have the same middle name.
(c) They have the same color eyes.
(d) They are nearly the same height.

2. Who is the package from?
(a) Mr. Holt.
(b) Aunt Lucy.
(c) Curtis/The phantom.
(d) Sophy.

3. With whom has Daniel made friends?
(a) Asa.
(b) James.
(c) Thomas.
(d) Matthew.

4. What does Catherine see that Ann is doing when Catherine cries?
(a) She is ready to spank her.
(b) She cries too.
(c) She has left the room.
(d) She is stirring the kettle.

5. Whose pregnancy is announced in Chapter 18?
(a) Catherine's.
(b) Sophy's.
(c) Aunt Lucy's.
(d) Ann's.

Short Answer Questions

1. What time of year is it when Chapter 10 begins?

2. What new person does Ann employ?

3. Which student surprisingly admits to wanting more schooling?

4. Who visits the Hall family at the beginning of Chapter 12?

5. What does Uncle Jack do that Ann finds offensive?

Short Essay Questions

1. What are the circumstances that precipitate Catherine's leaving home?

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

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

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

5. How does the author use flashbacks to help communicate Catherine's feelings about the death of her mother and baby brother?

6. How do the Shipman and Hall families hold up in the aftermath of Cassie's death?

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

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

9. What is the emotional turning point for Ann and Catherine's relationship?

10. Describe the arrival of Ann and Daniel.

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