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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. Who says "are you for real" in Chapter 9?

2. What color are the Judge's eyes?

3. What kind of car does the Judge drive?

4. Who feels like they're about to have a heart attack in Chapter 10?

5. How does Hank learn of Cooper's death?

Short Essay Questions

1. What subject have March and Susie been dancing around, but which they actually discuss in Chapter 10? Why have they been avoiding it? Who else knows about this secret with March and Susie knowing?

2. Describe Alan in the present.

3. Describe Judith's garden as March finds it in Chapter 1.

4. What does March enjoy doing during the summer of her 14th year?

5. What kind of information does Susie know as a reporter for the local newspaper?

6. What activities and organizations had Judith Dale volunteered for?

7. In Chapter 5, how does March find out about Hollis's return to Jenkintown and what does she do about it.

8. In Chapter 9, why is Susie trying to convince March to return home to California.

9. The house Hollis owns is falling apart and he receives satisfaction from this. Why?

10. What decision does Alan make about Hollis after Henry Murray's death?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the possible symbolism of the foxes and the rabbits.

Essay Topic 2

Discuss Gwen's getting ill and having to leave the service before it ends. The author makes it clear that Gwen's reaction isn't normal for her. Discuss Gwen's reaction and the foreshadowing as Chapter 4 ends.

Essay Topic 3

While with Hollis, March realizes that for Hollis, "there is no measuring love, other than all or nothing." Explain this statement.

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