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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 do Cathy's parents die?

2. How does Mr. Edwards discover how Cathy's parents died?

3. How does Cathy dress before meeting with her new boss?

4. How does Cathy get what she wants from people?

5. What does Cathy's father do to punish her for trying to run away?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Adam use to repair his new home in California?

2. How does Kate act after Faye's death?

3. What does Cathy do on her wedding night, and why?

4. What does Adam name his boys, and why?

5. How does Adam feel about Cathy shortly after they are married?

6. What does Cathy say to Adam shortly after she gives birth?

7. How do Adam and Charles meet Cathy?

8. What is included in the first chapter of the novel?

9. What does Cyrus say to Adam before he leaves for the Army?

10. How does Samuel support his family?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Cal and Aron were similar characters in this book, and yet there were some marked differences, even though they were twins. What are some of the differences and similarities in these two dynamic characters?

Essay Topic 2

Sacrifice was a theme that was very prevalent in this book. Who were the characters most affected by this theme, and how did they allow sacrifice to change their lives?

Essay Topic 3

The characters in this book all had their own goals and motivations. Select four characters and write their main motivations throughout the book and how this goal affected the characters around them.

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