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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 is Mr. Hall's wedding to take place?

2. What does Catherine see that Ann is doing when Catherine cries?

3. What do the girls wear on their dresses?

4. What is the result of the incident at school?

5. The preacher tells of an entire family killed _______________.

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How do the Shipman and Hall families hold up in the aftermath of Cassie's death?

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

4. How does Catherine experience change related to the addition of the two new family members?

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

6. Cite examples that support the theme of loss in Chapter 17.

7. What is the irony related to judging in the church?

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

There is much symbolism in this story regarding quilts. What do quilts symbolize for Catherine? Cite two examples of symbolism regarding quilts.

Essay Topic 2

Describe the overall setting for the story. Why does the author use the setting she does? What is the time period of the story? How important is the time period to the attitudes and issues of the characters?

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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