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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 doctor promise as he leaves the Larkin house?

2. What book does Janey select from the traveling library?

3. Who will be a swamper for Mr. Larkin today?

4. What arrives at the school and interrupts class?

5. What does Janey plan to trade for the doctor's services?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Explain what Janey knows about the Camp School.

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

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

6. What does Janey offer to Bounce as rent payment so that he will leave the house?

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

8. What memory is prompted for Janey when seeing cows outside on a cold night?

9. Describe the events of the Larkins moving into the place recently vacated by Bounce?

10. What offer does Mr. Anderson make to Mr. Larkin?

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 Mr. Anderson. What is his role in the story? What was the author trying to accomplish by developing Mr. Anderson's character in the novel?

Essay Topic 3

Describe Bounce Reyburn. What is his role in the story? What was the author trying to accomplish by developing Bounce's character in the novel?

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