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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. Ann is sensitive to Catherine's feelings regarding what?
(a) Household matters.
(b) School.
(c) Boys.
(d) Clothing.

2. What does Catherine receive in the mail?
(a) A telegram.
(b) A letter.
(c) A trunk.
(d) A package.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What big change does Cassie point out that Ann has to make?

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

3. What do the girls and women pick in the summer?

4. What news does Mr. Hall bring on his return?

5. Where will Mr. Holt and Aunt Lucy live after their marriage?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

5. Describe the arrival of Ann and Daniel.

6. Describe the story of the rock slide that killed the Wiley family and the moral that can be told from it.

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

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

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

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

(see the answer keys)

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