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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 makes the family turn into full production of making the dolls using the jigsaw in chapter 32?

2. Why is Gertie in a somewhat drug induced stupor?

3. Why does Cassie decide to wear her coat inside?

4. What does Mr. Daly accuse Gertie of doing as she tries to take her child back in the house after the fight?

5. How much does Mr. Anderson pay for the carving of the hen Gertie has done?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Mrs. Daly suddenly stop the argument with Gertie?

2. What does Reuben's note say at the end of chapter 23?

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

4. Describe what happens when Sophronie answers the door when she is drunk.

5. Why does Clovis say they cannot return to Kentucky as Gertie wishes after Cassie is killed?

6. Why doesn't Gertie continue to carve the block of cherry wood?

7. What is Clovis complaining about after he comes home from a very bad day at work?

8. What happens to Clovis at work one night?

9. Why does Sophronie ask Gertie to watch her children after they had their tonsils out?

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

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 the relationship between Gertie and her husband. Be sure to describe how the relationship changes throughout the novel in specific details.

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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