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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. Where do Miss Fern and Miss Roberta hide?
2. Where does Douglas record his time traveling encounter?
3. What is the dandelion wine used for during the winter?
4. What surprise does John have for Douglas?
5. How often does Douglas spend the night with his grandparents?
Short Essay Questions
1. Describe, in detail, the major themes focused on within this section of reading.
2. What does the beating of the rugs symbolize to Douglas and Tom both?
3. What ritual does Douglas take comfort in that relates to the adults in his life?
4. In what ways was the fact that change is difficult for children reinforced in this section of the novel?
5. Based on Tom's habit of keeping statistics, what idea does Douglas implement himself?
6. How does Leo rationalize to a displeased Lena that the Happiness Machine is a necessity?
7. What revelation does Leo come to after the Happiness Machine burns?
8. How did Helen overcome her exasperation at the children not being able to accept the fact that she was once young?
9. Why does Douglas' Grandfather become so upset at the idea of his neighbor replacing his grass with some that does not grow as fast?
10. Name two examples where Douglas tried to cling to something in order to control destiny or change.
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Describe how Mr. Jonas and Douglas can be considered kindred souls. Use examples from the text to support your answer. Do you believe this meshing of minds and souls is what led to Douglas' healing? Why or why not?
Essay Topic 2
Why do you believe the author of this novel chose the title Dandelion Wine? Do you believe it is an appropriate title for the book? Why or why not?
Essay Topic 3
Children in the novel often live in the present, not the past or future. In what way do some of the adults in this novel live the same way? Think of an adult that you know that lives this same way. Do you think it is a good way to live? Use their experiences to support your judgment.
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