A Gathering of Days Test | Final 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 | Final Test - Medium

Joan W. Blos
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 120 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
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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. Who is Cassie's older brother?
(a) David.
(b) Devin.
(c) Daniel.
(d) Derrick.

2. What does Uncle Jack do that Ann finds offensive?
(a) Wipes his nose on his shirt sleeve.
(b) Tracks mud on the floor.
(c) Talks with his mouth full.
(d) Tells a joke.

3. What does Catherine vow not to call Ann?
(a) Mother.
(b) The widow.
(c) Mrs. Hall.
(d) Ann.

4. What is the result of the incident at school?
(a) Catherine and Matty will change schools.
(b) Daniel is sent to the army.
(c) Catherine and Matty will be home schooled.
(d) Daniel was expelled.

5. On what do Ann and Mr. Hall disagree?
(a) Where to plant the herb garden.
(b) Who Catherine should marry.
(c) Where to send Daniel to school.
(d) How to care for a sick child.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name the Hall children now use for Ann?

2. What ailment does Cassie develop?

3. What brings joy to Matty?

4. Why is the new school year delayed for a day?

5. Who gets married in Chapter 17?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Ann alienate Uncle Jack when he comes for a visit and how does Mr. Hall react?

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

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

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

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

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

7. What is the reason for Mr. Hall's delayed return from Boston?

8. What name does Catherine feel comfortable calling Ann?

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

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

(see the answer keys)

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