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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. How many acres of land do the Paersons have?

2. What was the name of Sylvia's boyfriend before they moved?

3. What color was the kitchen table Gram took with her when she moved south?

4. In Chapter 12, how long has it been since the propane tank at Maple Hill Farm has been refilled?

5. When are the property taxes due in February?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Ian make to take to the Paersons' for the New Year's?

2. How do Ian and Brandi get a ride to town in Chapter 12?

3. Who comes to plow out Ian's driveway on New Year's Day, and what does he want Ian to fix?

4. How does Ian get propane for the stove?

5. What altercation does Ian have with Zach in Chapter 23?

6. What does Ian fix at the Paersons?

7. What was the best Thanksgiving Ian remembers?

8. When does Ian realize his mom likes Gather?

9. How does Brandi's talk with Angel go?

10. How do Brandi and Ian keep warm when the oil runs out or the furnace breaks?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Occasionally the narrator directly speaks to readers. This is called “breaking the fourth wall.” How does it seem that Ian is having conversations with readers throughout Gather? How do these conversations provide information to readers that characters may not be privy to? What is the purpose of breaking the fourth wall?

Essay Topic 2

Foreshadowing is a method authors use to hint at events to come in a novel. How does Cadow use foreshadowing in Gather? How does the use of foreshadowing create suspense or anticipation?

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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