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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 makes the teenagers think that the tax assessor's office is up to something shady after they turn in their required signatures?

2. What compliment does G.T. give Hope when she first starts that makes her smile?

3. What unusual athletic activity for a girl has Hope participated in since she was 11?

4. What did Hope write in small lettering at the restaurant she and Addie left behind in New York?

5. What role does Addie usually play in restaurants?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why and when does Hope start boxing?

2. Why does Deena give Hope to Addie?

3. How does Adam think Sid can help G.T.'s election campaign?

4. Why are many people in town concerned about signing G.T.'s petition to run for mayor?

5. Why does Hope have a hard time letting go of what happened in New York?

6. What is in Hope's Dad's Scrapbook?

7. What rumors swirl around town about the connection between Mayor Millstone and the dairy?

8. Why does Sheriff Greebs make some people leave G.T.'s diner in Chapter 5?

9. How does Millstone leave the diner after going there to have his picture taken with G.T.?

10. How do Addie and Flo first interact when they meet each other?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Identify what you think is the tone for "Hope Was Here" and discuss 3 literary devices that Bauer uses to create this tone.

Essay Topic 2

What does the information the reader learns about Hope's relationship with Braverman contribute to her character? Provide at least 3 specific examples.

Essay Topic 3

Analyze at least 3 different literary techniques Bauer uses to create tension in "Hope Was Here."

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