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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 was Baby's real name?

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

3. What reason does Little Sister give for staying on the roof so long?

4. Where had Willa Jo's father worked before it went out of business?

5. How many children does the woman in #116 have?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. What behavior was Noreen exhibiting that showed her depression and why was Willa Jo happy that Aunt Patty arrived?

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

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

7. What does Uncle Hob do to ingratiate himself to the girls while they're sitting on the roof?

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

9. Even though Baby died at sunrise, what flicker of hope does a sunrise hold for the family?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 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

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?

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