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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. At the end of Chapter 8, who does Dr. Paul tell Catherine about?

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

3. Who receives a surprise party in Chapter 9?

4. What jobs do the children hope to find now that they escaped Foxworth Hall?

5. In Chapter 3, why do the children go to court?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. What happens at the dance audition in Chapter 5?

5. What happens on Catherine's first date with Julian?

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

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

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

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

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

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

Analyze the gifts Catherine receives at Christmas from Dr. Paul and Christopher. What do the gifts mean to Catherine? What do the gifts suggest about Dr. Paul and Christopher?

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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