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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 does Mom give Janey to take with her?

2. Janey finds Mrs. Romero to be _______________________.

3. Janey has to stop herself from taking ________________ that looks so enticing.

4. Who is the woman who now takes care of Janey?

5. How much rent do the Larkins pay for their shack for a month?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. How old is Janey Larkin and what is she doing as the novel begins?

5. Where is Janey invited to go with the Romeros?

6. Why are the Larkins living the way they are now in California?

7. What does Mom give to Janey to take to the fair?

8. What are the differences between a regular school and a camp school?

9. Why is paying rent good news for Janey?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

BLUE WILLOW is a classic example of historical fiction. What does that classification entail? Why does this book fit into this category?

Essay Topic 2

What is the greatest lesson Janey learns from her father? Is it true that important lessons are also painful ones? What will Janey always recall about her father from their experiences in California during the Great Depression?

Essay Topic 3

Create a brief character study of Mrs. Larkin. What did she look like? What were her positive personality traits? What were her dreams and fears? What was most valuable to her in her world?

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