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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 2, how many miles does Ian have to run to school when he misses the bus?

2. What class does Ian have first on the Thursday before Thanksgiving?

3. What type of car was Sandy driving when she rolled her car with Drew in the front seat?

4. What grade was Drew in when his mother, Sandy, lost custody?

5. In Chapter 9, how many days does Ian have off school for Thanksgiving?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Erin Abbot dress differently thanher mother?

2. Why did Ian's father quit sending money to support Brandi and Ian?

3. Why does Ian call the dog Gather?

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

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

6. How does Ian get a dog?

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

8. How did Drew's mother, Sandy lose custody of her son?

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

10. Why does Ian have to run to school in the rain?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

In Gather, some characters are more thoroughly described than others. Who are some characters that are merely named in passing or have a minor role in the novel? What is the importance of these flat characters to the storyline? In what way do these characters make the main characters more colorful or interesting? When there is conflict, what type of role do these flat characters play?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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