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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 Ann ban from the Hall household?

2. What does Uncle Jack do that Ann finds offensive?

3. What does Ann require that Catherine and Matty do?

4. What about Catherine's mother is referenced in a conversation?

5. What task does Catherine object to doing?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe how Ann is becoming both physically and emotionally stronger since her arrival at the Hall household.

2. What are the circumstances that precipitate Catherine's leaving home?

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

4. Explain why spring is a metaphor for the new dynamics of the Hall family.

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

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

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

8. What is the irony related to judging in the church?

9. How does Catherine experience change related to the addition of the two new family members?

10. How does the author use flashbacks to help communicate Catherine's feelings about the death of her mother and baby brother?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The author uses some important instances of flashbacks in the story. Explain what a flashback is and cite at least two making sure to explain what makes each a flashback.

Essay Topic 2

The author uses more than one instance of irony in the book. Cite at least two examples you can identify in the play and note why they are examples of irony.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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