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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 does Lynn's best friend want to be when she grows up?

2. Who is the narrator of this book?

3. How long does it take for Lynn to win a game of chess against Katsu?

4. What does Kira-kira mean?

5. How long is the drive to Mother's workplace?

Short Essay Questions

1. What kind of discrimination is found in the plant where Mother works?

2. What does Katie do that makes her parents angry with her, and how does she respond?

3. What happens when Katsu teaches Amber to shoot a bow and arrow?

4. What is Father's job at the hatchery?

5. What do Father and Uncle Katsu do the night before the big move to Georgia?

6. How do the nurses act when Mother has another baby?

7. What does Silly say that makes Katie feel guilty?

8. What does Katsu talk about while Lynn is off with Amber and some boys?

9. What does Silly do in order to spend more time with Katie?

10. What happens when Katie goes hunting with Uncle Katsu?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Death and mortality were two integral themes of this plot. What are some of the key examples of this theme, and how does the presence of this theme affect the main characters?

Essay Topic 2

Courage and fear were two attributes that were seen a number of times in this book. Where do they appear, and how does the presence of these feelings change the characters who are involved in those scenes?

Essay Topic 3

Love was a very important theme and motivating factor in this book. Which characters are most affected by this theme? Which relationships are the most significant to the plot, and why?

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