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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. ______________ tells Jeff to go away because he is making her tried.

2. What did Jeff use to carry a bundle of food with him to the island?

3. For what faith is Brother Thomas a brother in his order?

4. ____________ used to tell Jeff that the Professor wasn't much of a father, which makes Jeff upset.

5. When the Professor gives Jeff an allowance week after week, what does Jeff save up to buy?

Short Essay Questions

1. What are Jeff's first reactions to his mother when he sees her arrive at the airport in Charleston?

2. Why does Jeff send Melody a beautiful scarf for Christmas the year after he visits her?

3. What does the heron seem to be saying to Jeff as Jeff notices it flying across the island?

4. What does Max tell Jeff about the relationship between Melody and the Professor?

5. What does Melody tell Jeff when they are out on their walk together?

6. What doesn't Jeff mind about waiting at the airport for his mother?

7. What does Jeff do the first morning he is with his mom which ends up upsetting her?

8. What is happening at the house where Melody says that she and Jeff need to stop?

9. What does Melody's new boyfriend, Max, refuse to let Jeff do when he is staying with them?

10. What does Jeff learn about the financial situation between Melody and the Professor?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The relationships between men and women are not as simple as we might like them to be.

Part 1: Why do you think the relationship between Professor and Melody did not work out?

Part 2: Do you believe the explanation as to why Melody married the Professor? Why or why not?

Part 3: How do you think the relationship between Professor and Melody might affect Jeff's perception of relationships?

Essay Topic 2

When the Professor gets a lot of money for his book, he realizes they can move to a fancy house. But he and Jeff decide not to do so.

Part 1: Why do you think the Professor and Jeff decide to live in the isolated cabin?

Part 2: Why do you think the Professor even suggested he and Jeff move to a bigger house?

Part 3: Why is the cabin setting a good environment for both the Professor and for Jeff?

Essay Topic 3

No matter what happens with his mom, Jeff seems to still want a relationship with her. Even with unanswered letters, he continues to hold onto the picture of her he has in his head.

Part 1: Why do you think Jeff is so committed to being loyal to his mother?

Part 2: If you were Jeff, would you be so loyal? Why or why not?

Part 3: Do you think that Jeff should have given his mother another chance? Why or why not?

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