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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 6, what does Gather eat that makes Ian realize the dog is hungry?

2. What do students call Mr. Hemberger?

3. Where did Brandi work after she hurt her back?

4. The first time Ian's father went south to pave an airport runway, where did he go?

5. What time does Ms. P usually come into the school?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Why was Brandi fired from ValuPharm?

4. In fourth grade, what did Brittany lose, and why did Ian's mother find it for her?

5. What does Ian get from Mrs. Ellsley in Chapter 6?

6. How does Ian get a dog?

7. What conversation does Ian have with Sylvia about taking scraps for his dog?

8. How did Ian get his legal name?

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

10. Why does Ian call the dog Gather?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Ian needs help, but he refuses to ask for help when he and his mother are struggling. Why does Ian refuse to reveal that he and his mother are struggling and they need help?

Essay Topic 2

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?

Essay Topic 3

An analogy is the comparison of an unfamiliar object or idea to a familiar one in an attempt to explain the unfamiliar or to help readers understand characters, events, or concepts. What are some analogies Cadow uses in Gather? How do these analogies help readers comprehend characters, events or concepts?

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