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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. Why did the Duggars encourage even the youngest children to make eye contact.

2. What was the crisis that prompted Josie to be transferred to Arkansas Children's Hospital?

3. What was the disease that struck Jim Bob's father?

4. Why did Jim Bob return to Springdale with some of the kids soon after Josie's release from the hospital?

5. What was the news Josh revealed at Grandpa Duggar's birthday party?

Short Essay Questions

1. What was the basis of the letter the Duggars received from a stranger after Josie's birth?

2. What happened after Josh's birth that prompted Michelle and Jim Bob to change their plans about how many children they would have?

3. What did Jim Bob do with several of the older children almost immediately after Josie's release from the hospital and why?

4. What happened when Josie was taken back to the hospital and what was the eventual diagnosis?

5. What happened to baby Jordyn during the ice storm, what was the initial reaction and what was the eventual outcome?

6. What was the basis of Michelle's address to the Alcohol Beverage Control board and what was the gist of the resulting news article?

7. What was ironic about the Duggars' decision to rent the Cornish House in Little Rock for their extended stay/

8. What was the attitude of the younger children in the Duggar household when the power went out because of an ice storm and what did they do to entertain themselves?

9. Who were some of the people praying for Josie and Michelle following the news of Josie's birth?

10. What was the illness that struck the family over the holidays and how did this affect the family's visits to Josie?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Why was music included in the lives of the children from the time they were very young? What was the result? What did Michelle say about the older girls' ability to teach music? Was the inclusion of music in the daily curriculum important in your opinion? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

Describe the reason the Duggars had such a large family. Did they seem to have instilled those beliefs in their children? Support your answer with an example. What were some of the criticisms they faced? In your opinion, were those criticisms warranted?

Essay Topic 3

How did the Duggars become involved in documentaries and television shows? What were their demands before agreeing to the filming?

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