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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. What is the age range of the students at Vivian's school when she lives with the Grotes?
2. What does Mrs. Nielsen say that her ancestry is while she and Vivian decorate for Christmas in Section 4?
3. What word does Molly's American History teacher describe as "moments in [people's] lives when they've had to take a journey, literal or metaphorical"?
4. Where does Mr. Byrne say Fanny went to live with her sister when he sees Vivian in the Nielsens' store?
5. When did "Black Tuesday" occur?
Short Essay Questions
1. How is Vivian's meeting with the Nielsens described in Section 4? What agreement do the Nielsens reach regarding Vivian?
2. What are Vivian's impressions of her temporary home after she has left the Grotes' home in Section 4?
3. How are Vivian's teenage years described while living with the Nielsens in Section 4?
4. Where does Vivian stay while she awaits word from Mr. Sorenson in Section 4? Who oversees this establishment?
5. What causes Molly to leave her foster home in Section 4? Where does Molly intend to go after leaving?
6. What are the psychological impacts on Vivian from her experiences at the Grotes' home?
7. What are Mr. Sorenson's impressions of Vivian's story about leaving the Grotes' home in Section 4?
8. Why does Molly go to the library in Section 4? What does she discover through her research there?
9. What does Vivian think of the school that she begins attending while staying with the Grotes in Section 3?
10. What assignment is Molly given in her American History class in Section 3? How does Molly intend to approach the assignment?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Discuss the theme of loss in Orphan Train. How is this theme developed through Vivian’s character and storyline? How is it developed in Molly’s story? What are examples of symbolism in the novel that depict or support this theme?
Essay Topic 2
Discuss the conflicts between Vivian and Mary after Vivian arrives at the Byrnes’ residence. How does Mary act toward Vivian? Why does she act this way, according to Fanny? Do you think that Mary’s fears are valid? Why or why not?
Essay Topic 3
Describe and analyze the characters of Mr. and Mrs. Grote in the novel. How old are Mr. and Mrs. Grote? What is their relationship like? How many children live in the Grote home when Vivian arrives? What are Vivian’s impressions of this family?
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