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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. Where did Hugh's wife work after she moved to Glasgow?

2. What did Mrs. Drake do for Jamie in exchange for his doing odd jobs around her house?

3. What is the weather like when Jamie returns home?

4. How old is Jamie when Part 1, Chapter 2 begins?

5. Who did Hugh marry?

Short Essay Questions

1. What has Mrs. Drake given Jamie before he leaves on his trip?

2. Why is Jamie so sad to be leaving Mrs. Drake?

3. What are Jamie's thoughts as he returns to his childhood home in Scotland on the train?

4. Who does Jamie encounter when he steps off the train?

5. Why does the author provide such detail about Gran Margie's bedroom?

6. Explain how the war and being a single parent seemed to change Famie.

7. What does Jamie note about his grandfather's buildings as he returns home?

8. What happened that made Famie hate the Irish people?

9. What feelings of Granda Hugh's come out regarding Jamie's leaving home years ago?

10. How does the author use weather as a literary device to convey mood?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Create a character study of Jamie. What are his physical characteristics? What are his motivations? What are his fears? What are his dreams? What else can you say about Jamie?

Essay Topic 2

The author uses more than one iteration on the concept of pressure and time. Identify at least two characters who either embody or experience the concept of pressure and time then cite an example to support your answers.

Essay Topic 3

The author uses several instances of foreshadowing in the story. Explain what foreshadowing is and cite at least two examples making sure to explain what makes each an instance of foreshadowing.

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