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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 many signatures does G.T. need to get on the ballot for mayor?

2. What race is Flo?

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

4. What nationality is Yuri?

5. What happens to the men who harass Hope as she is trying to gather more signatures for G.T.'s petition?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Braverman react when one of Millstone's supporters parks a hearse out in front of the diner?

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

3. What does Deena tell Hope about her father?

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

5. Why do Addie and Hope have to leave their restaurant in New York?

6. How does Pastor Hall get the Election Board official to change her mind about G.T. not having enough signatures on his petition?

7. Why does Deena give Hope to Addie?

8. What attitude does G.T. take about the hearse parked in front of his diner?

9. Why does Addie's husband leave?

10. What does Mrs. Pettibone do for Hope to calm her down after she is assaulted in the Farmer's Market parking lot?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Analyze at least 4 different ways the story of "Hope Was Here" would change if Hope and Addie had moved from Mulhoney to New York City (instead of vice versa).

Essay Topic 2

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

Essay Topic 3

Discuss how Bauer portrays authority figures in "Hope Was Here," making sure to use at least 3 specific examples from the text to support your thesis.

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