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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 does the empty mason jar make Douglas feel?

2. What types of books does Sam Brown say that Clara Goodwater ordered?

3. Which of the following words best describes Tom?

4. What does Colonel Freeleigh enjoy listening to?

5. Who takes the phone away from Colonel Freeleigh?

Short Essay Questions

1. What are the different views on Helen's death and how it relates to happy endings by Douglas and Tom?

2. Why does Colonel Freeleigh call Mexico City twice before he dies?

3. What powerful realization does Douglas come to during this section of the novel?

4. What other relationships does Bill and Helen's relationship parallel?

5. How does Douglas come to recover from the fever?

6. How did Bill end up falling in love with Helen even though there was a significant difference in their ages?

7. How does Great-grandma tell Douglas to find the new person who will take over the chore of fixing the roof shingles in the spring which she used to be responsible for doing?

8. How does Tom keep an eye on Mr. Black so that Douglas and Tom can rescue Mme. Tarot?

9. How does Lavinia come to be the one responsible for the death of the Lonely One?

10. What does Douglas think about Colonel Freeleigh's death that he feels comfortable sharing with Tom?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How are the themes of fear and death developed throughout the novel? Use specific examples from the text to support your statements. Do you believe the author does a good job at developing these themes? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

Generation gaps are explored throughout the novel. In what way is this important to the understanding of the characters of this novel? How do you personally relate to members of your own family who are from other generations? Use specific examples.

Essay Topic 3

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?

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