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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 are Janey and her family doing as the story begins?

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

3. What is Lupe's last name?

4. What will Janey's father do on the trip?

5. Why does the family decide to walk to their outing?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How could Janey's comment about Lupe's skin be considered prejudiced?

3. What is the image on the blue willow plate?

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

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

6. Where do the Larkins go on an outing when Dad is off work?

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

8. How does Dad show that he can be content with his life the way it is?

9. Why is Janey jealous of Lupe?

10. What does Mom say at the riverbank that surprises Janey for its poetry?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

There are several events of foreshadowing in BLUE WILLOW. Define foreshadowing. Cite at least two situations in the story that serve as foreshadowing.

Essay Topic 2

BLUE WILLOW is a classic coming of age story. What does that classification entail? Why does this story fit into this category? Explain.

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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