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

Short Answer Questions

1. In what month did the fire at the mill occur?

2. On what does Dr. Knowles congratulate Mr. Holmes?

3. What does Joe want to do in his life?

4. When does Mr. Holmes promise to return?

5. What topic of conversation does Margret veer away from?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The author provides the perspective of Margret's view of the world throughout the story. Choose two situations in the book which also involve other characters and create a brief synopsis of how they viewed the same situations.

Essay Topic 2

Explain the author's unusual use of point of view in this story by also including a narrator. Identify the points of view used and explain why this story qualifies for each one you name.

Essay Topic 3

There is much symbolism in this story regarding the new year. What does the new year symbolize for Lois? What does it mean for the rest of the characters? Explain.

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