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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 news do Hattie and Leafie bring back to the Ren family?

2. Why does Rooster Jim land in a hay bale?

3. What does Hattie realize about Traft that softens her attitude towards him momentarily?

4. What is Richey going to pick up for Karl?

5. What sound breaks into Hattie's thoughts as she is walking home?

Short Essay Questions

1. What has Hattie been doing at night to fight the heat?

2. How does Traft explain the fact that he has not yet been drafted into the military?

3. Why does Karl come to Hattie's late one night, and what does Hattie do?

4. What does Charlie write to Hattie in a somber letter?

5. What happens to Elmer Ren while Hattie and Leafie are visiting?

6. What does Traft have to say as he stops by and waters his horse?

7. What does Hattie think about after witnessing events at the Ren homestead?

8. What troubling news does Rooster Jim bring to Hattie, and what is the outcome?

9. How does Hattie acquire chickens and what does she have to do to keep them safe?

10. What do Rooster Jim and Hattie say about how the war is costing them?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Many readers of fiction place themselves in the position of one character, wondering if they would do the same thing as that character. Discuss the following:

1. Do you think one of the values of literature is to serve as a reflection of oneself? Why or why not?

2. Socrates said "Know thyself." How can reading a book such as "Hattie Big Sky" help a reader to know him/herself? Do you find yourself reflecting on your own character and abilities when reading "Hattie Big Sky"? Why or why not.

3. Choose one specific incident in "Hattie Big Sky" to discuss and compare one of the characters' response to how you think you would respond.

Essay Topic 2

Understanding the setting, both the place and time, helps the reader to enjoy a novel. Discuss the following:

1. Research Montana of the early 20th century, and then write an informative essay about the social and geographical aspects.

2. Research the treatment of German nationals and immigrants in the United States during WWI, and then write an informative essay about what you learn. Compare the information to what you read in "Hattie Big Sky".

3. Compare/contrast the life of someone in the early 20th century with that of a young person today.

Essay Topic 3

Titles often play a vital role in making a person decide to read a particular book. Discuss the following:

1. Fully explain why you think "Hattie Big Sky" is titled as such. Do you think it is the best title for the book? Why or why not? Can you think of a better title? Why would you choose it?

2. How important is a title in influencing you to consider reading a book? Explain your answer.

3. Do you think a title needs to have direct relevance to a book's content? Explain your answer.

4. Have you ever read a book that when you finished, you do not understand the relevance of the title? Does it discourage you from "trusting" that particular author again?

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