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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. In Chapter 8 when Ian and Gather are out walking, how many extra cars are in Mrs. Ellsley's driveway?

2. In Chapter 4, what type of vehicle does Ian remember standing by with his gramps at deer camp?

3. When does Ian remember that he gave his friend Drew a jackknife?

4. In Chapter 1, what does Ian try to shove in a closet when he sees a car bringing his mom home?

5. What was the name of a girl Ian knew in fourth grade who got taken away from her family?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Chapter 4, what does Ian feed Gather?

2. How does Erin Abbot dress differently thanher mother?

3. Why does Ian call the dog Gather?

4. What does Ian notice about his mom when Aunt Terry brings her home in Chapter 1, and what excuse does Aunt Terry give for Brandi's absence?

5. What is the main reason Ian goes to see the school nurse?

6. Why does Drew get suspended from school, and how does his father react?

7. Who is Zach, and what are his plans?

8. In Chapter 9, how can Drew afford to buy new clothes?

9. How is the farm where Ian lives different from what it was in the past?

10. Why is Peter Joyal not able to hired Ian to work at the sawmill, and what job does he give Ian?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Idioms are words that have a figurative, rather than a literal meaning. How are idioms used in Gather to help characters communicate? How do idioms help create word pictures and mental images for readers in a concise manner? How do idioms help readers understand characters, emotions, and ideas?

Essay Topic 2

Ian comes from a poverty-stricken background. Even though Sylvia's father has lost his job, the family does not lack anything. How would you compare the Henrys and the Paersons? What is revealed about families through the descriptions of the Henrys and Paersons' lives?

Essay Topic 3

Ian’s family have been farmers, and farming has been difficult for them. Why has farming been difficult for the Henrys? Why does Ian want to be a farmer even though it has not proved profitable for his family?

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