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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. When does Primrose move to Uncle Jack's house?

2. Uncle Jack has bought the Cantina's store. What other Coal Harbour business does he want to buy?

3. What group meets to decide who will have custody of Primrose?

4. How much is Miss Perfidy being paid each hour to watch Primrose?

5. Why does Primrose not feel any grief over her parents' loss?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does the town hold a memorial service for Primrose's parents in Chapter 1?

2. How does Primrose's mother react when her husband is lost at sea in his huge fishing boat?

3. Of what is Primrose unfairly accused in the drugstore?

4. Does Primrose believe her parents are dead after the raincoat is found?

5. Primrose searches her mother's notebook for clues, but finds only what?

6. Where do Primrose and Uncle Jack live?

7. When does Primrose move to Uncle Jack's House?

8. What does Miss Bowzer say when Primrose asks if she believes in intuition?

9. What does Sheriff Peters show Primrose at his office?

10. Why does Uncle Jack want to change Coal Harbour?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the personality of Sheriff Peters in the story, especially his role in the discovery of the raincoat. Could he have done a better job of looking for Primrose's parents? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

Uncle Jack wants to make Coal Harbour trendier and fancier to attract more tourists. Primrose likes Coal Harbour just as it is, and thinks tourists will, too. Compare these two points of view, writing at least one paragraph on each. Which side makes the most sense to you, and why?

Essay Topic 3

Who is Lena of the recipe for Lena's Boiled Potatoes? How did she become involved in potatoes and what was the result? What was Primrose's role in the potato fiasco?

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