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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. Evie and Bert buy a home in Coal Harbour. Where is it?

2. What activity does Uncle Jack suggest that Primrose try instead of just walking on the pier?

3. Where does Primrose wake up after being injured?

4. How would most people describe Primrose's hair color?

5. Why does Uncle Jack not like Miss Bowzer's habit of serving everything on a waffle?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Chapter 8, what does Miss Perfidy suggest has happened to Primrose's sweaters?

2. How does the guinea pig's cage catch on fire?

3. What are two examples of foreshadowing in Chapters 11 and 12?

4. What does Primrose believe Miss Honeycut's motive was when she put together a file for Children and Family services?

5. In Chapter 8, Primrose's sweaters are missing. What are some of the possible reasons for this?

6. How do Primrose and Uncle Jack disagree about Miss Bowzer's practice of serving everything on a waffle?

7. How is being in foster care different than Primrose expected?

8. What happens to Miss Perfidy in Chapter 14, when she is in the hospital?

9. What is unique about the food at Miss Bowzer's restaurant?

10. What is Uncle Jack's reaction when Primrose is put in foster care?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Miss Honeycut and Miss Bowzer are both involved in Primrose's life in different ways.

Part 1) Compare and contrast Miss Honeycut and Miss Bowzer, including their personalities, jobs and roles in Primrose's life.

Part 2) Ultimately, who helps Primrose more, Miss Honeycut or Miss Bowzer?

Essay Topic 2

Primrose's parents, especially her father, are somewhat mysterious.

Part 1) What does the reader know about Primrose's mother?

Part 2) What does the reader know about Primrose's father?

Part 3) How do Primrose's parents feel about her?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the important role of food in the book. Why is everything served on a waffle in Miss Bowzer's restaurant? Why does Primrose keep a recipe journal? What role do cinnamon rolls have in showing houses? What recipes are included? What are some of the specific foods served on a waffle? What is the meaning of the phrase "comfort food" and how does it relate to this story?

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