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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 Mr. Hall go to trade wares and make purchases?

2. What does Ann ban from the Hall household?

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

4. What does Catherine make for the new baby?

5. Where does Sophy go in Chapter 17?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the arrival of Ann and Daniel.

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

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

4. Describe the story of the rock slide that killed the Wiley family and the moral that can be told from it.

5. What is the emotional turning point for Ann and Catherine's relationship?

6. What name does Catherine feel comfortable calling Ann?

7. How does Cassie help Catherine get a new perspective on Ann's arrival?

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

9. How does Ann alienate Uncle Jack when he comes for a visit and how does Mr. Hall react?

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

Project into the future ten years and write a brief synopsis for the lives of Catherine, Mr. Hall and Ann. Be sure to include emotional states as well as physical characteristics, geographic locations, work, hobbies, socialization, etc.

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Explain the role of girls and women in the 1830s in New England. What precedents do they feel compelled to follow? What restrictions do they have? What freedoms did they have that 21st century women do not have?

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