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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. During their attic scene, how old does Chris say Cathy was when he knew her?

2. When Bart's grandmother promises Bart his heart's desire as she rocks him in her rocking chair, what uncharacteristic thing does Bart suddenly want?

3. Who does Bart's grandmother tell Bart to stay away from in My Heart's Desire?

4. Whose life does Cathy say she might have saved the only time she'd been right?

5. When remembering her wedding with Paul, what does Cathy say the minister had to urge Chris to do?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Bart do when Cindy is playing alone in her sandbox?

2. How does Bart react to the news that Cindy is his new sister?

3. Describe Jory's memories of Madame Marisha.

4. Bart compares his part of the garden to Jory's. Explain what he sees.

5. What does Chris explain to Corrine that Bart does to make up for being unskilled?

6. Describe Bart.

7. How does Jory feel about Chris once they reconcile over the family secret?

8. According to the journal, why did Malcolm distrust women?

9. How does Corrine attempt to hide her identity from Chris when he first confronts her?

10. What earthy pleasures does Malcolm describe doing in his journal?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explain why Bart needs the most attention from his mother. Give examples of how this need presents itself. How does Bart fight this need for his mother? What substitutes does he use for her attention?

Essay Topic 2

Apply the title to the characters. Who does it apply to? How is it present in the novel? What are the roses? Give examples of what the title describes from the novel.

Essay Topic 3

Identify examples of foreshadowing in the book. Explain what each example foreshadows and how it comes to fruition.

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