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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 happens to the union leader who wants to go on strike?

2. Which power tool iss added to the jigsaw to increase efficiency at making the dolls?

3. What does Gertie dream of in Chapter 28?

4. What kinds of food does Mrs. Anderson feed her children which would upset her husband?

5. What does Enoch say about the dolls which upsets and bothers Gertie?

Short Essay Questions

1. Where does Gertie see the man she thinks attacked Clovis?

2. Describe in detail Cassie's final moments in Gertie's arms.

3. Describe Gertie's days during chapters 20 - 23.

4. What happens when Gertie is overwhelmed by the children's constant arguing?

5. When Gertie tells Clovis that her mother said that she should not buy Tipton Place, what does Clovis say which surprises Gertie?

6. Describe an incident of irony regarding Clovis and Gertie and Tipton Place.

7. What happens to Clovis at work one night?

8. When Gertie helps Mrs. Anderson by watching her children, one runs away. While Gertie is searching for him, what does she pass that reminds her of Cassie?

9. Describe the scene Gertie witnessed between the Daly and Meanwell children.

10. Describe an event which shows how tempers are short during the heat wave.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Imagine that this novel had to be divided into just two portions. Where would you divide the book and why? Use specific examples from the novel to support your rationale.

Essay Topic 2

Write an essay supporting the idea that Max's escape from Victor is a reflection of Gertie's dream of Tipton Place. Use specific examples from the text to support your essay.

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay describing the challenges that Gertie has faced throughout the novel. Use specific examples from the text as part of your description.

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