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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 6, where are the students enrolled?

2. What causes Carrie to cry in Chapter 13?

3. Why does Dr. Paul grow a mustache?

4. Who receives a surprise party in Chapter 9?

5. What does Julian want from Catherine at the start of Chapter 16?

Short Essay Questions

1. How do Christopher and Dr. Paul react to Catherine's date with Julian in Chapter 8?

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

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

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

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

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

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

8. At the end of Chapter 3 who tries to seduce Catherine?

9. Who insists that Carrie should travel to New York with Julian?

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

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?

Essay Topic 2

Define the term 'foreshadow'. How does V.C Andrews use foreshadowing in her book? Provide two examples of foreshadowing and the events they predict.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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