View a FREE sample

This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which character defends Ruth in Chapter 11?

2. What does Patty fantasize about in Chapter 20?

3. What does Patty decide to wear in Chapter 14?

4. To whom is Sharon compared in Chapter 14?

5. Whom does Patty kiss in Chapter 13?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare and contrast the characteristics of the protagonist and the antagonist in the novel. Which characteristics indicate that Patty is the protagonist? Which characteristics indicate that Mr. Bergen is the antagonist? What role does prejudice, deception, bravery and self-confidence play in their characters?

Essay Topic 2

How are the roles of good and evil defined in the novel? According to the townspeople, who or what is "good" and "evil", and why? According to Patty, who or what is "good" and "evil", and why? How do the townspeople's definitions of good and evil differ from Patty's definitions of good and evil?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the purpose of Patty's hideout. How does Patty use secrecy and isolation in the novel? What might be the long-term social and psychological implications of Patty's tendency to keep secrets and isolate herself when faced with adversity?

(see the answer keys)

This section contains 228 words (approx. 1 page at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample