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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 require that Catherine and Matty do?

2. Catherine's memories of her mother and brother's deaths is called ________________.

3. Who is the package from?

4. What does Ann ban from the Hall household?

5. Which student surprisingly admits to wanting more schooling?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe how the boys in the class revolt against the new teacher's severe punishment measures.

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

3. Describe the arrival of Ann and Daniel.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Slavery takes on a human persona in this story in the form of the phantom. What is this literary technique called? Cite examples that support this position.

Essay Topic 2

Describe the phantom. What is his role in the story? What was the author trying to accomplish by creating the phantom in the story?

Essay Topic 3

Create a brief character study of Ann. 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?

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