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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 does Catherine learn in Chapter 5 while in the hospital?

2. How did the sibling die while in Foxworth Hall?

3. How long were the children held captive in Foxworth Hall?

4. What does Yolanda ask for in Chapter 16, in exchange for help?

5. Why is Carrie upset when Dr. Paul takes her shopping?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens after Catherine dances in Sleeping Beauty?

2. Why does Julian leave Catherine on the side of the road in Chapter 16? How does she get home?

3. What does Catherine plan for Dr. Paul's birthday in Chapter 12, and why does she become angry with him?

4. What happens between Dr. Paul and Catherine the night before school starts in Chapter 7?

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

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

7. What is the school arrangement made for each of the children while living at Dr. Paul's home?

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How does V.C Andrews address the theme of self-esteem in her book? Choose two examples of positive and negative self-esteem and explain how these examples contribute to the theme of self-esteem in the book.

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Dr. Paul reveals to Catherine that his ex-wife murdered their small child. What is the significance of this story and how does it apply to the theme of revenge?

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