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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. Amanda agrees to take time away from _____________.

2. Who mimics Hilda?

3. What does Imogene give Ruth when Ruth's tooth is pulled?

4. Whom does Theresa enjoy having to herself all day?

5. During a game at school, where does Imogene hide?

Short Essay Questions

1. What do Ruth and Imogene discuss about their mothers?

2. Discuss the role of religion in Part 1, Chapter 5.

3. Discuss the narration in Part 1, Chapter 1.

4. Discuss Ruth's thoughts of her mother while at the island with her friends?

5. Where does Ruth often take Imogene to visit?

6. Discuss the Lakeridge School.

7. Discuss the wedding of Carl and Mathilda.

8. Why does Amanda go to live with Mathilda?

9. How do Ruth and Imogene become friends?

10. Who is Hilda Grossman? What is her role in the novel?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the relationship between Amanda and Clement throughout the story. Why does Amanda end up hating him when she once loved him?

Essay Topic 2

The narration of the novel switches between that of Ruth, Amanda, and Carl. Discuss the positive and negative effects of the changes in narration in the novel.

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the relationship between the island and the lake in the novel. Support your answer by citing examples from the text in order to explain how and why the two are related in the book.

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