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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 1, where are the children heading?

2. What happens to Catherine while in the hospital in Chapter 5?

3. Who tries to seduce Catherine at the end of Chapter 3?

4. Who does Catherine blame for Christopher's behavior in Chapter 8?

5. Where does Christopher attend school in Chapter 6?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who refuses to support Catherine's engagement to Dr. Paul?

2. What does Catherine want for her Christmas gift in Chapter 13 and why?

3. Why are Catherine and the children on a bus in Chapter 1 and where are the headed?

4. Who visits Catherine backstage in Chapter 18? What happens as a result of this visit?

5. What happens after Catherine dances in Sleeping Beauty?

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

7. Where does Catherine see her mother in Chapter 11, and how does her mother react?

8. What gifts does Catherine receive in Chapter 17, and who gives them to her?

9. What does Catherine think of Dr. Paul when she first meets him?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Define the term 'climax' and choose two potential points of climax within the plot. Explain how each event fits the definition of climax and cite examples from the book.

Essay Topic 2

Identify two major conflicts in the book. How does V.C Andrews develop these conflicts throughout the course of the story? How does she resolve these conflicts?

Essay Topic 3

Define the term 'protagonist' and identify who you believe is the protagonist in this book. Supply evidence from the book that supports your argument. The define the term 'protagonist' and identify the protagonists in the book. Use evidence from the book to support your answer.

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