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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 Janey see on the mantle when she arrives home one day?

2. Where does the doctor drive Janey in his car?

3. Who is the doctor who Mrs. Romero recommends to Mrs. Larkin?

4. The Larkins once lived _____________________.

5. Mr. Romero tells Mr. Larkin that a man has some _________________ trees that need to be trimmed.

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the purpose of Miss Peterson's visit to the Larkin house?

2. Where does Janey decide to go since Dad is not going to work and won't be taking her to school this day?

3. Describe Janey's first day at Camp School.

4. How do the Larkins spend the money won in the cotton picking contest?

5. What is Janey's reasoning for gauging the teacher by how the teacher reacts to the horned toad?

6. Why does the Camp School come to a close?

7. Why does Janey attend the Camp School instead of the Regular School?

8. How is the family relieved as Mom's condition continues to improve?

9. Who all participates in Mrs. Larkin's care?

10. What does the eucalyptus tree job mean for the Larkin family?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Compare and contrast the lives of Janey and Lupe. How are their circumstances similar? In what ways are their lives different? What draws them together to make them friends? What could have threatened to kill a friendship even before it began?

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