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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 recently passed away when the book begins?

2. Why does Will think his grandfather's engagement is a good thing?

3. What kind of dangerous animals do the boys see on their camping trip?

4. How long was Grandpa Blakeslee supposed to be in mourning?

5. Why does Love say she married Grandpa?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Will do on the day he decides to end his period of mourning for Granny?

2. What is the most shocking part about Grandpa Blakeslee's remarriage in Will's mind?

3. What makes the camping trip so miserable for the boys?

4. What does Will see as the difference between mourning and being in mourning?

5. What did Granny do for Love during her first year in town?

6. What does Will offer to do when he hears rumors of Love, and what does she tell him to do instead?

7. Why does Love tell Will she married Grandpa when she did?

8. Why does Grandpa Blakeslee say he is getting remarried?

9. How did Grandpa Blakeslee meet the woman he plans to marry?

10. What does Hoyt tell Mary when he comes home from work at the beginning of the book?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Personal identity is one of the main themes in this book. Where does this theme appear, and how does its inclusion in the novel shape the course of the plot?

Essay Topic 2

Diversity is a major theme in this book as many different lifestyles and ranks in society are involved. How is this theme shown in this book, and why do you think the author feels it is so important?

Essay Topic 3

How does Grandpa's relationship with Love change over the course of this book?

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