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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 holiday is occurring in Chapter 4?

2. Where does Julian leave Catherine after a fight in Chapter 16?

3. In what room of Foxworth Hall were the siblings held hostage?

4. Why does Dr. Paul grow a mustache?

5. In Chapter 2, who cannot sleep alone?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. In Chapter 16, who wants Catherine to set her up on a date with Christopher and why?

5. What holiday is occurring when Chapter 4 opens and how does the family celebrate?

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Describe the events surrounding Carrie's suicide. Why does she decide that suicide is her only option? Who do you believe is to blame for her demise? What could have changed her fate?

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