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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 creature will cling to anything, according to Richard?

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

3. What's not working when March returns to Guardian Farms from Thanksgiving dinner?

4. Who tells Gwen that she's among the majority if she doesn't understand love?

5. Where does Gwen sit to think after Hank returns to work painting?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Ed Milton.

2. What is Dr. Henderson's opinion of Belinda's death?

3. Why is March hesitating about moving in with Hollis?

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

5. What is Hollis doing to prepare Guardian Farm for March's arrival?

6. What story does Richard tell his daughter in Chapter 15 about his sister?

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In Chapter 5, Ken Helms tells March and Gwen, "Make a tree sound and its fruit will be sound. Make a tree rotten and its fruit will be rotten." Discuss what this means and how it applies to the book.

Essay Topic 2

Describe Hank's personality and what it results from. Why is he fascinated by Gwen?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the guilt that various characters in "Here on Earth" for not trying to do more for Belinda before her death.

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