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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. Why does Primrose like Miss Bowzer's habit of serving everything on a waffle?

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

3. What does Primrose think the candy looks like?

4. After the guinea pig incident, where do Primrose and Uncle Jack go for dinner?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What are some of the activities in which adults try to involve Primrose?

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

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

4. How does Primrose end up in the hosptial in Chapter 8?

5. Do Evie and Bert like Coal Harbour?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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?

Essay Topic 3

Why is the whaling industry declining in Coal Harbour? Is it right for people to hunt endangered whales? Why or why not?

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