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

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following is NOT something that depresses Mr. Holmes?

2. What does Joe beg Mr. Holmes not to do?

3. What had Lois told Mr. Holmes that Christmas is?

4. Which of the following does NOT stop by the Howth's home on Christmas?

5. What frightens Lois so much that she pulls her wagon to the side of the road?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Go back in time five years and write a brief synopsis for the lives of Margret and Mr. Holmes. Be sure to include emotional states as well as physical characteristics, geographic locations, work, hobbies, socialization, etc.

Essay Topic 2

Explain the concept of loneliness as it exhibits in the story. Which of the characters are lonely? Are they all lonely in some way? Explain the loneliness and the methods and attempts to overcome it.

Essay Topic 3

Davis uses more than one instance of irony in the book. Cite at least two examples you can identify in the story and note why they are examples of irony.

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