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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. How old was Roberta Chance when her parents died?

2. In Chapter 22, how many library books does Willow have that need to be returned?

3. What color is WIllow's house?

4. Where was the man from that Pattie married and who is Mai's father?

5. In Chapter 2, what color hair does WIllow say that her mom has?

Short Essay Questions

1. What did Jairo Hernandez decide to do in Chapter 13 and why?

2. How does Willow describe her grandmother?

3. Why is WIllow called to the principal's office in Chapter 4?

4. What does Willow fix herself to drink after she gets home in Chapter 10?

5. What is Pattie Nguyen's background?

6. In Chapter 21, what do sleeping arrangement for the Nguyen family have to do with Quang-ha being mad that Willow is staying with them?

7. Why did Willow write Jairo Hernandez a note in Chapter 14?

8. How does Willow describe Duke?

9. What does Pattie tell Willow will happen at the end of Chapter 28?

10. How does Willow get from the hospital to Beale Memorial Library?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The author uses various points of view in the novel to reveal Willow and who she is. Analyze the impact of the author’s choices of how she introduces and develops Willow’s character.

Essay Topic 2

The garden project at the apartment building is an important factor in Willow learning to deal with her new life. How does the garden project help Willow, and why do plants play an important role in her life?

Essay Topic 3

An educational counselor told Willow’s parents that she needed a project to keep her engaged. How did the garden become Willow’s passion and why was it so important to her?

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