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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. Which of the following is NOT true about Willa Jo and Little Sister at the beginning of Chapter 15?

2. Noreen painted pictures of Baby ___________________.

3. Noreen has called and wants to _________________.

4. What had Aunt Patty done the night before that caused Willa Jo to become annoyed?

5. Which of the following did Noreen NOT do all morning when Baby was sick?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Aunt Patty suggest they do to get Little Sister to talk, and how does that send Willa Jo over the edge with her aunt?

2. Why do all the other girls blame Willa Jo when Miss Pettibone gets upset with them?

3. Describe what happened in the house on the morning that Baby died.

4. What does Miss Pettibone do when Willa Jo says she is going to the drugstore to call Aunt Patty?

5. What message is Uncle Hob hoping the girls get from his story about staying with his grieving grandfather?

6. Why do Aunt Patty and Uncle Hob seem to enjoy sitting on the roof with the girls?

7. How does the author end the story on a hopeful note?

8. What lessons has Aunt Patty learned by having the girls with her for awhile?

9. What type of painting did Noreen create which she hoped would help the girls understand Baby's death?

10. Explain the symbolism of Willa Jo's dream and why Willa Jo is so angry.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

There are several events of foreshadowing in "Getting Near to Baby". Define foreshadowing. Cite at least two situations in the story that serve as foreshadowing.

Essay Topic 2

Explain the role of women in the American South during the 20th century. What precedents did these women feel compelled to follow? What restrictions did they have? What freedoms did they have that 21st century women do not have? How were their lives significantly more difficult than the lives of 21st century women?

Essay Topic 3

Create a brief character study of Uncle Hob. What did he look like? What were his positive personality traits? What were his dreams and fears? What was most valuable to him in his world?

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