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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. Willa Jo has a scary dream about Baby ____________________.

2. Who did Noreen send Willa Jo to get help when Baby was sick?

3. What does Willa Jo tell Uncle Hob that she and Little Sister would like to have returned to them?

4. What does Noreen tell the girls she is sure about Baby?

5. Aunt Patty tells Noreen that they will be down from the roof ______________________.

Short Essay Questions

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

2. 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?

3. Why does Willa Jo associate Baby's death with the sunrise?

4. What insight does Uncle Hob offer as to why Noreen is coming to get the girls?

5. What are Aunt Patty's laments regarding people's lack of appreciation for her?

6. Why was the girls' father gone from home so much and what suggestion did Aunt Patty have for Noreen and the girls?

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

8. Why does Aunt Patty suggest taking the girls home with her for awhile and how does Willa Jo secretly feel about it?

9. How do Aunt Patty and Uncle Hob differ in their approaches to relating to the girls?

10. What recurring dream does Willa Jo have and what does she do upon waking?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The author uses more than one iteration on the theme of struggle. Identify at least two instances about struggle in the book and then cite examples to support your answers.

Essay Topic 2

Create a brief character study of Willa Jo. What did she look like? What were her positive personality traits? What were her dreams and fears? What was most valuable to her in her world?

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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