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

Short Answer Questions

1. To what can Grandma Kurnitz not listen?

2. Who will be happier than Bella and her siblings?

3. Why must Jay help Bella convey her news?

4. What does Bella hope will happen?

5. How does Bella act to her family's protests?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Arty and Jay do not want to stay with their grandmother.

Part 1) Why?

Part 2) Why must they stay with their grandmother?

Part 3) How are they able to accept that they must stay with her?

Essay Topic 2

There is a chasm that exists between Grandma Kurnitz and Bella.

Part 1) Compare and contrast Grandma and Bella.

Part 2) How do these two characters interact with one another?

Part 3) Does this chasm ever heal? How? Why?

Essay Topic 3

The war is good news for Eddie.

Part 1) What war?

Part 2) Why is this war good news for Eddie?

Part 3) What is difficult about Eddie's situation?

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