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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 rumor is spread about Sara-Kate's father?

2. How is Hillary's home described?

3. Why does Sara-Kate say she is sure the ferris wheel is magic?

4. What makes Hillary think that elves are watching her?

5. How does Sara-Kate greet Hillary when she comes to see the ferris wheel?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Sara-Kate say the elves eat?

2. What rumor is spread about Sara-Kate's father, and how does Hillary respond to this?

3. What ruins some of the houses in the elf village?

4. What strikes Hillary as odd about her time at Sara-Kate's house?

5. What makes Sara-Kate seem more mature in Hillary's eyes?

6. What does Hillary's mother say when she hears Hillary was playing with Sara-Kate?

7. Why is Sara-Kate teased about her appearance at school?

8. What does Hillary start to do when she sees some ruined houses in the elf village, and how does Sara-Kate respond?

9. What does Hillary's father spend most of his time at home doing, and why?

10. What is Hillary most impressed with when she sees the elf village?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Many different characters in this book were persuaded to do things that they would not have done of their own accord. What are some of these instances, and how did persuasion affect the course of the plot?

Essay Topic 2

Shame and propriety are common themes throughout this book. What are some of the instances where these themes are present, and why are they so important to the characters involved?

Essay Topic 3

Sara-Kate endures many different trials before the end of the book. What are some of these trials and what lessons does she learn through these experiences?

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