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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. Where does the new Hall family go where they are on display for the community?
2. What brings joy to Matty?
3. Why is the new school year delayed for a day?
4. What about Catherine's mother is referenced in a conversation?
5. What does Sophy pin on her dress?
Short Essay Questions
1. How does the author use flashbacks to help communicate Catherine's feelings about the death of her mother and baby brother?
2. Cite examples that support the theme of loss in Chapter 17.
3. What name does Catherine feel comfortable calling Ann?
4. How is trust exhibited between Mr. Hall and Mr. Shipman?
5. How do the Shipman and Hall families hold up in the aftermath of Cassie's death?
6. Describe how Ann is becoming both physically and emotionally stronger since her arrival at the Hall household.
7. What is the symbolism of the blue bonnet that Catherine wears in Chapter 18?
8. Describe the arrival of Ann and Daniel.
9. Describe the transition dynamic within the Hall household by this point in time.
10. How is the theme of trust exhibited between Asa and Catherine regarding his poem for Sophy?
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
There are several events of foreshadowing in the book. Define foreshadowing. Cite at least two situations in the story that serve as foreshadowing.
Essay Topic 3
Sophy has been sent to Lowell, Massachusetts to work in the mills. Explain the mills. What did they manufacture? Why were children sent to work at them? Why is Sophy so distraught at being forced to go?
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