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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 Hollis buy in Boston in Chapter 12?

2. What does Gwen state that she wishes were bombed?

3. What is Susie's favorite tea?

4. What does Gwen smell from inside the house?

5. What scent does Susie notice on March when she hugs her in Chapter 18?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why does Hollis refuse to look at March when returns home on Thanksgiving night?

3. Describe Ed Milton.

4. Why is Hank hesitant about going into the house on Fox Hill?

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

6. What scene does March witness in Chapter 21 that she is frozen by?

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

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

9. Describe what happened the first time Ken saw Belinda in the road.

10. How has the Cooper kitchen changed since March last saw it?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

March's older brother, Alan, has an adversarial relationship with Hollis as soon as Hollis arrives. Explain why. Based on the second chapter only, what do you predict will happen to Alan and Hollis when they become men?

Essay Topic 2

March begins wearing Judith's emerald ring, a decision that affects Louise. Discuss the similarities in Judith and March and the symbolism of the emerald ring.

Essay Topic 3

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

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