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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 ailment does Cassie develop?

2. Where is Mr. Hall's wedding to take place?

3. What brings joy to Matty?

4. What is the name the Hall children now use for Ann?

5. Cassie invites Catherine to her home to see ___________________.

Short Essay Questions

1. How is the theme of trust exhibited between Asa and Catherine regarding his poem for Sophy?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 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

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.

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