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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. Whom does Mr. Daly say uses the Constitution to defend their actions?

2. What put Clovis in a good mood at the end of chapter 23?

3. Who leaves the complex in chapter 31?

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

5. Which of the following terms best describes Gertie in Chapter 28?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens during the snowball fight between Gertie's children and the Dalys' children?

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

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

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

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

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

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

8. With what are Gertie's thoughts and dreams filled?

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

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

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 dark side of Gertie's dreams for independence. Use examples from the text to support your position.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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