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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 leaves flowers on a note for Catherine?
(a) James.
(b) Joshua.
(c) Asa.
(d) Matthew.

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

3. What do the girls wear on their dresses?
(a) Necklaces.
(b) Brooches.
(c) Capes.
(d) Flowers.

4. What does Cassie complain of after swimming in the pond?
(a) The muddy water.
(b) Being cold.
(c) She forgot a towel.
(d) It starts to rain.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. To whom is the new Mrs. Hall compared?

3. What does Catherine vow not to call Ann?

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

5. Who is Mr. Holt courting?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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 Catherine experience change related to the addition of the two new family members?

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

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

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

8. How is the theme of trust exhibited between Asa and Catherine regarding his poem for Sophy?

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

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

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