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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 do Catherine and Cassie do at the Shipman house?
(a) Sew.
(b) Read.
(c) Cook.
(d) The laundry.
2. Who is Cassie's older brother?
(a) David.
(b) Daniel.
(c) Devin.
(d) Derrick.
3. Who gets married in Chapter 17?
(a) Mr. Hallowell and Aunt Lucy.
(b) Mr. Holt and Aunt Lucy.
(c) Mr. Holt and Miss Lowell.
(d) Mr. Holt and Martha Ballard.
4. What about Catherine's mother is referenced in a conversation?
(a) Her silky hair.
(b) The way she could dance.
(c) Quilts she brought to the marriage.
(d) Her blueberry pies.
5. Cassie invites Catherine to her home to see ___________________.
(a) her new baby brother.
(b) her new bedroom furniture.
(c) her new dresses.
(d) a new mural.
Short Answer Questions
1. Who helps the Shipman family after Cassie's death?
2. Where does the new Hall family go where they are on display for the community?
3. Why is the new school year delayed for a day?
4. What is in the package that Catherine receives?
5. Why do Mr. Hall and Ann have an argument?
Short Essay Questions
1. Cite examples that support the theme of loss in Chapter 17.
2. How does Ann alienate Uncle Jack when he comes for a visit and how does Mr. Hall react?
3. How does Cassie help Catherine get a new perspective on Ann's arrival?
4. What are the circumstances that precipitate Catherine's leaving home?
5. How is trust exhibited between Mr. Hall and Mr. Shipman?
6. Describe how the boys in the class revolt against the new teacher's severe punishment measures.
7. What is the symbolism of the blue bonnet that Catherine wears in Chapter 18?
8. Describe the story of the rock slide that killed the Wiley family and the moral that can be told from it.
9. How do the characters begin to find joy again after Cassie's death?
10. How does the author use foreshadowing related to Catherine's comments about quilts?
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