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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 the Larkin family have all they want of on the farm?

2. Janey knows the Camp School will be __________________.

3. How does Janey know that her Mom is sick?

4. How long does Dr. Pierce say that Mom needs to stay in bed to recover?

5. The Larkins once lived _____________________.

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Janey do to prevent Bounce from shooting the ducks she has been watching?

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

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

4. Explain how Janey knows that she is really home in the new house with the new furniture.

5. Why does Janey offer the willow plate to Dr. Pierce as payment for Mom's care?

6. What is Dad's description of bravery and why does Janey now have a better appreciation for the bravery exhibited by her parents?

7. Explain what Janey knows about the Camp School.

8. What is Janey's frame of mind as she sits watching the ducks on the water?

9. Who intrudes on Janey's contentment as she sits watching the ducks?

10. Why does Janey have so much anxiety about the cotton picking contest?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explain the significance of the book's title. What does the author mean by calling it simply BLUE WILLOW. What is she trying to emphasize with this emphatic style? Suggest three alternate titles for this book with supporting rationale for each one.

Essay Topic 2

Describe the overall setting for the story. Why does the author use the setting she does? What is the time period of the story? How important is the time period to the attitudes and issues of the characters?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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