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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 many children do the Dalys have before Mrs. Daly gives birth to the new baby girl?
2. Why is Gertie in a somewhat drug induced stupor?
3. Where does Max go when she leaves Victor?
4. What does Clytie tell Cassie people are making fun of her?
5. On what does Clovis compliment Gertie?
Short Essay Questions
1. What happens to Clovis at work one night?
2. Why does Clovis say they cannot return to Kentucky as Gertie wishes after Cassie is killed?
3. What happens during the snowball fight between Gertie's children and the Dalys' children?
4. 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?
5. When Gertie tells Clovis that her mother said that she should not buy Tipton Place, what does Clovis say which surprises Gertie?
6. What happens when Gertie is overwhelmed by the children's constant arguing?
7. Why doesn't Gertie continue to carve the block of cherry wood?
8. How does Clovis attempt to make Gertie feel better after Cassie's death?
9. Where does Gertie see the man she thinks attacked Clovis?
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
Write an essay describing Gertie's realization at the end of the novel. Explain how this realization could change the future for Gertie and her family. Relate her realization to your own life in your description.
Essay Topic 2
Write an essay describing how the author has used foreshadowing throughout this novel. Use specific examples from the novel to support your description.
Essay Topic 3
Write an essay telling in what way this novel reflects the traditional American Dream. Is it in a positive nature or negative nature? Explain your reasons and use supporting examples from the text.
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