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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. How do Daisy and Piper find the river?

2. Why is Mrs. McEvoy worried about her older son?

3. What is the expression Daisy has when the military officials say they plan to take over the house?

4. What is the food Daisy spends most of her time finding and storing?

5. What is Daisy's first job on the farm in Chapter 20?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What is the most important theme of the story? Why is this theme important? List at least three examples of this theme.

Essay Topic 2

Who are Edmond and Isaac? How are they similar? How are they different? What is the relationship of each with Daisy? With Piper?

Essay Topic 3

Who is Major McEvoy? Mrs. McEvoy? Alby? What is their family situation? How do they become connected to Daisy and Piper? How does Major McEvoy die?

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