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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Hollis know that she must call Beatrice?
(a) To enroll in her art class.
(b) To beg her to come home and stay with Josie.
(c) To tell her that Josie is ill.
(d) To ask her to wire some money for them.

2. Where had Izzy and the Old Man gone on the last day Hollis was with the family?
(a) Antique shopping.
(b) Furniture shopping.
(c) New car shopping.
(d) A wedding.

3. Why is the girl in Hollis' Thirteenth Picture, the Conference Room not Hollis?
(a) The girl has red hair.
(b) The girl is wearing glasses.
(c) The girl has braces.
(d) The girl is laughing.

4. Who is kissing Steven's cheeks in Hollis' drawing, End of Summer?
(a) Hollis and Izzy.
(b) Hollis and the Old Man.
(c) Hollis and Josie.
(d) Izzy and the Old Man.

5. Where did Steven go on the last day Hollis was with the family?
(a) Fishing.
(b) Skiing.
(c) Horseback riding.
(d) Rollerblading.

Short Answer Questions

1. In her head, Hollis begs the Old Man and Izzy not to _____________________.

2. What sound does Hollis hear as she stands outside in the cold?

3. What does Hollis see in the shed that makes her cringe?

4. How can Hollis tell that Josie is homesick?

5. Hollis recalls the morning she left Branches and her worst moment when she realizes she would never see __________________ again.

Short Essay Questions

1. How can Hollis draw her Tenth Picture, Hollis Woods, with her eyes closed?

2. What does Hollis see for the very first time as she looks at her pictures from the Summer?

3. What startles Hollis when she tries to fish on the riverbank?

4. How does Josie's gift to Hollis try to boost Hollis' self esteem, and what does Hollis mourn for when she goes outside?

5. Why does Hollis refuse to go back to the Regans' house even after Mr. Regan begs her to?

6. Why is the girl in the Thirteenth Picture, the Conference Room, not Hollis?

7. What is Steven's response when Hollis tells him the reason why she did not want to go back to the Regans' house?

8. What does Hollis draw for the Eighth Picture, End of Summer, when the Regans tell her they want her to be part of their family?

9. How do Hollis and Josie prepare for Christmas Eve at the summer house?

10. To what does Hollis compare her worries of trying to fit into the Regan family?

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