View a FREE sample

This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who stops in to see Julian when he gets to work?

2. What topic does Julian talk about?

3. How old was Caroline when she fell in love with Julian?

4. Who was Caroline's first love as a young woman?

5. What habit did Julian get into with other boys?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What is the state of the finances of the people of Gibbsville? How do most of the people fare during the Great Depression? How do the Flieglers manage vs. people like the Englishes?

Essay Topic 2

What was the author's purpose for establishing the story at the Christmas holiday? Is there any significance to his choosing this holiday? What is particularly poignant or painful about this choice for his characters? Explain.

Essay Topic 3

Why is it especially tragic that Julian reaches out to another person besides Caroline--Monsignor Creedon--and not receive any help? Why is Monsignor Creedon also a tragic figure? Explain.

(see the answer keys)

This section contains 184 words (approx. 1 page at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample