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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. What does Mrs. Shipman send to Mrs. Nelson?

2. Mr. Hall tells his daughters a story about ___________________.

3. Catherine believes that _____________ has taken the item from the storeroom?

4. What does Mr. Hall think is the source of Catherine's distraction?

5. How does Mr. Hall apologize to Catherine?

Short Essay Questions

1. Explain the theme of redemption regarding the Count of Zincheroff.

2. Uncle Jack and Mr. Hall are both against slavery but have different views on how to address it. What are their conflicting views on a solution?

3. How is Mrs. Hall remembered at a New Year's celebration?

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

5. What does Catherine see in one of Mr. Holt's newspapers that particularly upsets her?

6. How is Mr. Holt able to sidestep the rules and still teach his moral teachings?

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

8. How do Cassie and Asa react to Catherine's spotting of an apparition?

9. What memories and feelings are stirred up as Matty turns 8?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

Essay Topic 2

Create a brief character study of Catherine. What does she look like? What are her positive personality traits? What are some of her negative characteristics? What are her hopes and fears? What motivates her--if anything--at this point in her life?

Essay Topic 3

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

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