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

2. What does Traft make a point of mentioning to Hattie as he waters his horse?

3. Why is Elmer Ren arrested?

4. What begins on September 12, 1918?

5. Why must Karl stay home?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What begins on September 12th, and who will it encompass?

3. What happens when Hattie voices her concern about a pledge of one hundred dollars?

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

5. How does Hattie help Mr. Ebgard?

6. What has Perilee asked of Karl concerning the harassment of them because Karl is German?

7. Who comes to help Hattie with the threshing and how does Chase contribute?

8. What new debt does Hattie learn of when she visits Nefzger's store?

9. Why does Traft say about the fire in Hattie's barn when he comes by to see her after the July 4th picnic?

10. How does Elmer Junior intervene for his father and what is the result?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In most fiction, readers would like all the loose ends to be neatly "tied up." Discuss the following:

1. Do you think "Hattie Big Sky" is successful as a teen historical fiction? Why or why not.

2. What about this book would motivate you to read another of Kirby Larson's western novels? What would discourage you from doing so?

3. Were all the "loose ends" satisfactorily settled for you? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

1. What is foreshadowing? How many incidences of foreshadowing are in "Hattie Big Sky"? How does foreshadowing contribute to a book's suspense?

2. Discuss an example of foreshadowing in "Hattie Big Sky" including why you believe it is foreshadowing. Include examples from the book and your own life to illustrate your answer.

3. How do you think most people react to uncertainty in their lives? Use examples from "Hattie Big Sky" and your own live to support your opinion.

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the following:

1. What do you think are the characteristics of a successful novel?

2. Analyze and discuss "Hattie Big Sky" based upon the criteria you decide upon in #1, and judge if "Hattie Big Sky" is a successful novel.

3. Do you think the criteria for a successful novel should be different if it is written for adults versus young adults? Why or why not? Would most adults consider "Hattie Big Sky" a successful novel? What about teens?

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