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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 Catherine make for the new baby?

2. Who gets married in Chapter 17?

3. Where does the new Hall family go where they are on display for the community?

4. Who is Mr. Holt courting?

5. What is the profession of the Jewish man that Catherine meets?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 Cassie help Catherine get a new perspective on Ann's arrival?

10. Describe the arrival of Ann and Daniel.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Create a brief character study of Mr. Hall. What does he look like? What are his positive personality traits? What are some of his negative characteristics? What are his hopes and fears? What motivates him--if anything--at this point in his life?

Essay Topic 2

The author uses more than one iteration on the theme of loss. Identify at least two themes about loss in the book. Then cite an example to support each theme you name.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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