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

2. What type of vehicle does Tyler Sparks drive?

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

4. What breed does Aunt Terry believe that Gather might be?

5. How old is Ian?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What does Brandi tell Ian about being sick and getting better in Chapter 7?

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

4. How did Ian get his legal name?

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

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

7. Why does Ian call the dog Gather?

8. How does Erin Abbot dress differently thanher mother?

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

10. How does Ian get a dog?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Novels can be structured and divided in different ways. How does the structure of a novel provide clarity and flow to a story? What are chapter titles? What are some purposes of chapter titles? How does Cadow use chapter titles in Gather?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Ian experiences great kindness, especially after his mother dies. How is Ian surrounded by kindness after his mother’s death? Why are their kindnesses important? How does kindness help Ian heal?

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