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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. In Chapter 14, who says, "I think you're insane"?

2. What creature will cling to anything, according to Richard?

3. Who does Gwen call on the phone after talking to Susie in Chapter 14?

4. When did Louise first begin to suspect that Belinda was being abused by Hollis?

5. Who picks up Richard Cooper at Logan Airport?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Susie learn on her trip to Florida?

2. What does Louise remember about Thanksgiving dinners with Judith Dale?

3. Who has been unsuccessfully trying to reach March at Guardian Farms by phone and why?

4. What are the signs that people in Jenkintown look at in when trying to predict winter weather?

5. What does Hollis want to do in old Mr. Cooper's parlor?

6. What has Gwen been doing most of her afternoons after school in December?

7. What are some of the recipes that Richard tried out with his assistant?

8. Why does Hank suddenly leave the party in Chapter 13?

9. What efforts is March making to earn some money and why?

10. How does Gwen feel after she makes a deal with Hollis to gain ownership of Tarot?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

"Here on Earth" is divided into three parts. Discuss this division of the book, comparing and contrasting the parts.

Essay Topic 2

The reader meets Susanna Justice in Chapter 4. As adults, both Susie and March are friends, yet from March's viewpoint, Susie has always been cryptic. This calls attention to her response of, "she was something, all right" when March talks about how great Judith Dale was. What might Susie have meant by her statement?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the possible symbolism of the foxes and the rabbits.

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