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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which family was the first and loudest to condemn Mr. Holt?

2. Mr. Hall believes Negroes should ___________________.

3. What does Catherine see Mr. Holt doing with a group of boys one day?

4. What does Catherine vow to do about the apparition?

5. Who does Catherine tell about the phantom?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the first journal entry in the book and by whom is it written?

2. How does sexism surface again in the story--this time regarding math studies?

3. How does a big snowstorm impact Catherine and her family?

4. What two instances of flashback are used in Chapter 8?

5. What does the quilt left for the phantom symbolize?

6. What do Asa and Catherine decide to do when they determine that the phantom is a runaway slave?

7. How does the author use a flashback to give a glimpse into the Halls' life before Mrs. Hall died?

8. What is Asa's complaint regarding math studies at school?

9. What is Asa's philosophical stance on continuing to take punishment for things he did not do?

10. Describe the story of the runaway Williams boy becoming a Russian Count.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

There is much symbolism in this story regarding quilts. What do quilts symbolize for Catherine? Cite two examples of symbolism regarding quilts.

Essay Topic 2

A GATHERING OF DAYS is a classic coming of age story. What does that classification entail? Why does this story fit into this category? Explain.

Essay Topic 3

Catherine begins to show signs of maturity as the story evolves. Cite at least three examples that show that Catherine is growing up and note why you selected the examples.

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