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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 has Little Sister not done since Baby died?
2. How is Cynthia's hair styled?
3. Why is Miss Pettibone annoyed with Little Sister?
4. What does Elizabeth do when Willa Jo and Little Sister cry?
5. What is the first thing that Aunt Patty does when Willa Jo and Little Sister arrive at her house?
Short Essay Questions
1. Why does Willa Jo resent Uncle Hob's response to the girls' new clothes and why does Willa Jo think that Aunt Patty doesn't know much about children?
2. Why is Willa Jo envious of the relationship Liz has with her mother?
3. What was life like for Willa Jo, Little Sister and their mother after Baby died?
4. What did Willa Jo and Little Sister's mother tell them about where Baby went?
5. What are some of the rules that Aunt Patty has in her house?
6. Why is the shopping trip to get new clothes frustrating for Willa Jo and Little Sister?
7. Why is Willa Jo especially sensitive about keeping Little Sister safe?
8. Explain how Aunt Patty's control issues frustrate her regarding the girls.
9. Who is Cynthia Wainwright and how do the girls meet her?
10. How does Aunt Patty show her intense frustration about Willa Jo to Mrs. Biddle?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Describe Liz. What is her role in the story? What was the author trying to accomplish by developing Liz's character in the novel?
Essay Topic 2
The author used more than one iteration on the theme of loss. Identify at least two examples about loss in the book and then explain why the examples support the theme.
Essay Topic 3
The author uses more than one iteration on the theme of pride. Identify at least two instances about pride in the book and then cite examples to support your answer.
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