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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. Who wrote the book Clara borrows from Miriam?

2. What animals does Miriam's family have on their farm?

3. Where do Clara and her family live in "Home"?

4. What food did Clara and her family have to eat in "Gone"?

5. What did Clara feel like in "Listen"?

Short Essay Questions

1. What was the apartment like that the Lemlich family rented in America?

2. Why do Clara and her brothers have to hide in the woods?

3. How old was Nathan when he got sick, and what did Clara do to help him get better?

4. What was it like in steerage on the ship to America?

5. What happened when Clara's family entered Germany on their journey to the U.S.?

6. Who had to stay behind in quarantine and why when the Lemlichs arrived in New York?

7. What language is Clara nearly fluent in and how did she learn that language?

8. What could Clara see when the ship came into the harbor in New York?

9. Where do Clara and her family live?

10. What does Clara hope for when her family gets to America?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Genre is a means of classifying literature. What is the genre of the novel? Why is it not a biography or non-fiction book?

Essay Topic 2

Clara wanted a better life for herself. How did Clara work to get a better life for herself? What is revealed about determination through her actions?

Essay Topic 3

Imagery is a literary device authors use to describe something using the five senses to help readers experience what a character is experiencing. How does the author use imagery to help readers imagine the world she has created?

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