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

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 33, what does Carol decide about Erik?

2. What untrue rumor is spread about Miles, following Bea's death?

3. Who do Carol and Dr. Kennicott run into in Minneapolis?

4. Who sends Raymie to an officer's training camp?

5. What weather greets the Kennicotts when they return from vacation?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss and analyze the relationship between Carol and the Smails.

Essay Topic 2

For a newcomer, communication can be confusing in Gopher Prairie, as much of what is said is delivered with a smile. Discuss the various forms of communication in Gopher Prairie and how these forms of communication manipulate the information being delivered.

Essay Topic 3

Upon moving to Gopher Prairie, Carol makes snap judgments about the citizens who live there, based on the words of a few.

Part 1) What misconceptions does Carol make about the citizens of Gopher Prairie?

Part 2) What are moments in the text where Carol realizes she was too hasty a judge?

Part 3) How does Carol's opinion of the citizens of Gopher Prairie change as she gets to know them?

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