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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. What type of meat has Tamara bought for New Year's Eve?

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

3. In Chapter 13 on Monday morning, how many cups of coffee does Ian have before school?

4. What grade was Ian in when he made Valentine's Day cards for his class and they did not appreciate them?

5. When does Ian remember that his Food and Consumer Science teacher made the students eat tofu?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Chapter 12, why does Brandi dress up?

2. What memories does Ian have about Sugar Road, and how does it change?

3. Why is a letter addressed to George Henri in February rather than George Henry?

4. What plans does Angel make when she starts coming into the cafe after her surgery?

5. What does Ian learn about the no-trespassing signs on Sugar Road?

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

7. What problem is there with the property taxes?

8. Why did Ian's grandfather drop out of college?

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

10. How does Ian picture what spiral ham is, and how does he feel when he sees one?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 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 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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