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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. Why does Kate say Ellen should not have a flower girl at her wedding?

2. What does the Mayor say by way of a holiday greeting?

3. What is the word Ellen chooses to describe her paternal grandfather?

4. How often does Teresa come after Christmas?

5. What kind of coat does Kate wear when she and George go out for dinner and music?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Ellen think about when Jeff asks if she has a message for Jon? What is her message?

2. Kate begins to try to give Ellen advice about her wedding but Ellen stops her. What is Kate's reaction?

3. Where does Jeff get the money for Ellen's legal defense?

4. What information is presented about Ellen's paternal grandparents.

5. What is the memory Ellen has about a tree lighting event the first year her mother was one of the Minnies?

6. Describe the scene in which George is feeding Kate rice pudding. What does Ellen believe is happening?

7. Why does Ellen ask Jules not to come to the funeral?

8. Who is Chris and what happens between Chris and Ellen?

9. What does Mrs. Forburg say about why teaching is important to her and what does she say about understanding Ellen's challenges as a student?

10. What is George's response when Kate says she loves Christmas? What does he mean?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe the activities Ellen and Kate share during the months Ellen remains at home with Kate. Which of these are most important to Kate? Which are most important to Ellen? Why? What is the effect of these on their relationship?

Essay Topic 2

The question of assisted suicide is one that has raised moral and legal questions in recent years. Do you believe that assisted suicide should be legal and is it morally acceptable? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

Describe Ellen's relationship with her mother, her father and her siblings. Who among these is she closer to? Why?

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