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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was the name that Vivian was born with?
(a) Aednat Connolly.
(b) Deirdre Friel.
(c) Clodagh O'Reilly.
(d) Niamh Power.

2. How did Molly's father die?
(a) He was executed by the state.
(b) He committed suicide by overdose.
(c) He was killed in a car accident.
(d) He was shot by a stranger.

3. Who was Vivian's teacher in New York when she became orphaned?
(a) Mrs. Uhrig.
(b) Mr. Sorenson.
(c) Mrs. Grote.
(d) Mr. Byrne.

4. Who is Molly's American History teacher?
(a) Mr. Thompson.
(b) Mr. Reed.
(c) Mr. James.
(d) Mr. Wilson.

5. What is the name of Jack's mother in the novel?
(a) Vivian.
(b) Dina.
(c) Marie.
(d) Terry.

Short Answer Questions

1. How old is Maisie in 1929 when Vivian begins her life story?

2. When was the Children's Aid Society founded?

3. Who is the author of Anne of Green Gables?

4. What is the name of the baby that Vivian is in charge of caring for on the orphan train in 1929?

5. What does Vivian do with her copy of Anne of Green Gables that is found in the attic?

Short Essay Questions

1. What foreshadowing can be seen through the meeting of Molly and Vivian in the beginning of the novel?

2. What conversation takes place between Vivian and Dutchy on the orphan train in Minneapolis?

3. Where is Vivian first adopted from the orphan train? Who adopts her? What is this couple's motivation for adoption?

4. How does Vivian trigger the beginning of Molly's transformation of character in Section 2?

5. What are Molly's first impressions of the attic when she is taken there in Section 2? Who leads Molly to this area of Vivian's house?

6. How would you describe Vivian's relationships with her fellow workers at the clothing manufacturing company owned by the Byrnes?

7. How would you describe the "historical" aspects of the novel? Is the author effective in illustrating the historical realities of the time period?

8. What similarities of circumstance are established between the characters of Vivian and Molly in the beginning of the novel?

9. What transition occurs when Molly opens the first box in the attic in Section 2? How does the narrative style of the novel change?

10. How would you describe Vivian's objectives as she and Molly begin working in the attic in Section 2?

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