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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. By the time Hope is 13, how many times has she seen her birth mother?

2. How many miscarriages did Addie have before she took Hope in?

3. What advice does Sid give everyone as they rush out to get new signatures for G.T.'s petition?

4. Who is the owner of the diner in Mulhoney where Hope and Addie are going to work?

5. How many people live in Mulhoney?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why does G.T. like to plant trees?

3. What does Deena tell Hope about her father?

4. Why does Mayor Millstone want a picture with G.T.?

5. What happens between Deputy Babcock and the Carbinger brothers after Babcock finds them assaulting Hope?

6. How does Braverman defend G.T. to voters who are unsure about his candidacy in Chapter 6?

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

8. How does Hope come about helping on G.T.'s campaign?

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

10. Why does Deena give Hope to Addie?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe at least 4 features of Mayor Millstone and how those features fulfill the traditional, literary requirements of a villain.

Essay Topic 2

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.

Essay Topic 3

Compare and contrast Hope with her birth mother. What are their similarities? What are their differences? Make sure to use specific evidence in the text to support your thesis.

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