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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 is the head of the family living near Janey's family?

2. Where does Lupe invite Janey to go?

3. How long has Lupe's family lived in their house?

4. Janey thinks that Lupe's dress makes Lupe's skin look ___________________.

5. What does Janey find when she takes a walk?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

6. What is unspoken between Janey and Lupe regarding the ride ticket that Lupe gives Janey?

7. What has Janey always longed to do in a permanent place?

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Create a brief character study of Mr. Larkin. What did he look like? What were his positive personality traits? What were his dreams and fears? What was most valuable to him in his world?

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

Explain the role of women in America during the Great Depression. What precedents do these women feel compelled to follow? What restrictions do they have? What freedoms did they have that 21st century women do not have? How were their lives significantly more difficult than the lives of 21st century women?

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