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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. Janey finds Mrs. Romero to be _______________________.

2. What is notable about Janey's biological mother?

3. What does Janey wear to the destination in #34?

4. Why does Janey's family move so much?

5. Who is Lupe?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the significance of the nickel in terms of how Mom feels for Janey's good fortune?

2. Who is Lupe Romero and how does Janey encounter her?

3. Why is Janey jealous of Lupe?

4. Why does Janey wish for a brother or a sister?

5. How is the Larkin family's stress exhibited in Chapter 3?

6. Why is the nickel such a big thing for Mom to give to Janey?

7. What conclusion does Janey come to regarding Lupe's skin color?

8. What is Bounce's role on the ranch and what authority does he say he has regarding rent?

9. How does the author use foreshadowing regarding the willow plate in Chapter 4?

10. Why does Janey decide not to make any effort to see if there are any kids living in the Mexican family nearby?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe Mr. Anderson. What is his role in the story? What was the author trying to accomplish by developing Mr. Anderson's character in the novel?

Essay Topic 2

Need takes on an almost human persona in this book. What was the source of the Larkins' need? How were others like them also haunted by need? What is this literary technique called? Cite examples that support this position.

Essay Topic 3

The author uses more than one iteration on the theme of pride. Identify at least two instances about pride in the book and then cite examples to support your answer.

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