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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. In Chapter 4, what ballet does Dr. Paul take the children to see?

2. What happens at the end of the date in Chapter 8 that makes Catherine uncomfortable?

3. In Chapter 1, what does Catherine tell Dr. Paul?

4. How does Yolanda help Catherine in Chapter 16?

5. What does Christopher give Catherine for Christmas in Chapter 17?

Short Essay Questions

1. How do the girls at Carrie's school torment her in Chapter 10?

2. Why does Julian insist that Catherine needs to become his dance partner?

3. How does Catherine feel towards Christopher in Chapter 12 after her night with Dr. Paul?

4. Who does Catherine find herself standing next to at the ring store? What happens?

5. Who is Julia and how is she related to Dr. Paul?

6. How do the children adjust to living at Dr. Paul's house?

7. Why do Catherine and the children leave the bus and where do they go? Who takes them?

8. Why is Carrie upset when she goes shopping in Chapter 3?

9. Why do Christopher and Julian argue on Catherine's 16th birthday?

10. Who does Catherine meet at the ballet in Chapter 4 and why is the meeting important?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the character of Dr. Paul. Do you think Dr. Paul is a bad or good man? Why? Why is Dr. Paul torn between the roles of husband and father? Choose one other character in the book (other the Catherine) and explain their relationship with Dr. Paul.

Essay Topic 2

Was Catherine and Julian's relationship doomed from the start? Why or why not? Could anything have changed the course their relationship took? Explain your answer with evidence from the text.

Essay Topic 3

When considering V.C Andrews' life, where do you believe she found the inspiration for her book? How does this book cause you to think about the author's life? Why do you believe people are so intrigued by V.C Andrews' stories?

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