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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Edna's annoying habit?
(a) Twirling her hair.
(b) Looking past people when speaking to them.
(c) Picking her nose.
(d) Chewing with her mouth open.

2. Which character was left deaf by an accident?
(a) Mr. Shanks.
(b) Jolene.
(c) Newt.
(d) Mr. Hardbine.

3. Lou Ann cautions Taylor about ______ , afraid that Turtle will choke on them.
(a) Broccoli.
(b) Corn.
(c) Candy.
(d) Peas.

4. What date is it when Chapter 3 begins?
(a) January 6.
(b) December 2.
(c) June 4.
(d) January 2.

5. In Chapter 5, Lou Ann is concerned about Dwayne Ray's ______.
(a) Head.
(b) Ears.
(c) Nose.
(d) Feet.

Short Answer Questions

1. Mattie attempts to persuade Taylor to work for her but Taylor has a fear of tires. What does Mattie throw into the deal in order to persuade Taylor to work for her?

2. What was the name of the hotel Taylor stayed at for the Christmas season?

3. What type of town does the narrator find herself in while in Oklahoma?

4. Where did Angel drive Lou Ann's mother and grandmother?

5. Which is a characteristic of the potential roommates Taylor meets in Chapter 5?

Short Essay Questions

1. What did Taylor have to let go of in Chapter 17? Why?

2. Describe the incident in the garden between Taylor, Lou Ann and Turtle in Chapter 10.

3. In Chapter 9, Esteban reveals the truth about their daughter, Ismene, and how she was taken from him. Explain circumstances that led to Ismene being taken.

4. What does Taylor learn about the park's name in Chapter 8? From whom does she learn this?

5. Why does Lou Ann avoid Lee Sing's market? Explain.

6. On what day do Mattie, Esteban, Esperanza and Taylor take their short trip? Why is this day important? Where are they going?

7. What does Esteban suggest to Taylor after realizing that she is judgmental of Esperanza's actions?

8. In Chapter 7, Esteban tells a story. What is his story about, and at what point in the chapter does he decide to include it? Why do you believe he does this?

9. Who does Taylor invite to dinner in cCapter 7? Why? What do they do?

10. What is the reaction of Granny Logan and Lou Ann's mother when Lou Ann asks them to stay longer?

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