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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 is Mr. Adams's profession?

2. What news does the steamer bring when it comes?

3. Where does Caddie go to collect berries?

4. What is the last day of school called?

5. How does Caddie feel after reciting her poem?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does the foreign letter to Johnny say?

2. What is the final tally of the votes?

3. What does Robert do when he finds the peep show?

4. How does Obediah protect the school from the fire?

5. What does Johnny tell his children to do in the summer when they are planning their fun day?

6. What happens when Annabelle tries to ride Pete?

7. Why are Tom's stories always in such high demand?

8. What does Johnny say to Caddie after Harriet punishes her for the prank on Annabelle?

9. What happens when the Woodlawns get caught in a storm on the last day of school?

10. What does Caddie realize about Hetty when they sit together on the hill?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

This book takes place in different settings. Describe some of these settings and how they affected the course of the plot. Why might Carol Ryrie Brink have chosen these particular places for this plot to take place?

Essay Topic 2

Shame and propriety are common themes throughout this book. What are some of the instances where these themes are present, and why are they so important to the characters involved?

Essay Topic 3

Sacrifice is a theme prevalent in this book. Who are the characters most affected by this theme, and how do they allow sacrifice to change their lives?

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