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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. How long were Vera and Stanley married before he died?

2. In Chapter 11, what sport do Daniel and his grandfather watch after the news?

3. What is the name of the man who arranges for Vera to cook and have a party for the workers in Chapter 17?

4. Where does Vera start having muscle spasms with all the work she is doing cleaning the cafe in Chapter 17?

5. Who come to Connaught to pave the streets and sidewalks?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is November a difficult time for Vera?

2. Why does Vera buy a television and where does she put it?

3. What did Alec try to get Earl to do after he graduated from high school and why?

4. How did Vera get Stanley to go out with her?

5. Why does Daniel play hooky in May in Chapter 18?

6. What options does Vera have for work in Connaught?

7. What conversation do Alec and Daniel have about Earl in Chapter 11?

8. How is business at Vera's cafe when she first opens compared to the business her father has?

9. What idea does Stutz give Vera for work?

10. How do Vera and Daniel move their things in Chapter 14?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Metaphors and similes are figures of speech that are used to make comparisons between things. Metaphors seem to imply an equal comparison, while similes seem to imply a similarity between two things. Does the author use more metaphors or similes in the novel? How does the use of metaphors or similes help readers comprehend concepts? How does the use of metaphors or similes help readers make the writing more interesting?

Essay Topic 2

Vera holds a grudge against her father. Why does Vera hold a grudge against her father? How does the grudge affect their relationship? Does she ever reconcile with him?

Essay Topic 3

Artistic license is the way that an author creates, art, music, or writing based upon his interpretation of life. How does the author use artistic license to make the novel seem like it really happened?

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