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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 the nickname of Loma's husband?

2. Who tells the family that Grandpa has died?

3. What does Will think Loma is jealous of when she tours Love's house?

4. Why does Grandpa say the robbers were able to hurt him?

5. Who does Hoyt NOT give a ride in his new vehicle?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Love do for Loma to make her happy after Camp's death?

2. What prank does Miss Love pull while Grandpa is learning to drive?

3. What does Love do to calm Loma down after she sees the dress Grandpa bought for her?

4. Why does Will think Loma is jealous of Love's home?

5. Why does Love decide to not leave town like she had originally planned after Grandpa's death?

6. What does Love say she prefers to be called after her wedding, and how does Grandpa respond to this?

7. Why does Will feel that he may have let Love down?

8. What does Grandpa leave to Will in his will?

9. What does Love tell Will she will do if Grandpa dies?

10. What is Will's punishment for creating chaos during the Christmas play?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Friendship is a strong theme throughout the book. Where are some places that this theme appears, and how do the characters touched by it react? How do certain friendships change over the course of the book, and what causes these changes?

Essay Topic 2

Love presents a very interesting and unique philosophy on life when she talks about overcoming her trials. What is this philosophy, and how does this different idealism affect the people around her?

Essay Topic 3

What are some of the important and unique details included in Grandpa's will, and what do these items reveal about his personality?

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