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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. The first grade teacher wanted Hollis to find a picture of something that started with ________.

2. What does Josie say she will make for Hollis if Hollis stays?

3. What is Josie Cahill holding when Hollis first sees her?

4. What is Izzy doing in the Seventh Picture, Izzy?

5. What does Steven point out to Hollis as they walk up the mountain?

Short Essay Questions

1. What event is depicted in Hollis' Sixth Picture, Driving the Truck?

2. Why does Hollis tell Josie that they are going on an adventure to the Regans' Summer house?

3. What does Hollis' desire to go back to the day she met Steven and the Old Man mean/

4. How do Hollis' fears that Steven minds that the Old Man likes her represent foreshadowing for the story?

5. Why does Hollis try not to think about her "W" picture while staying with Josie?

6. What is featured in Hollis' Third Picture, Fishing in the Delaware River?

7. Describe Hollis' first fishing experience.

8. What are Hollis and Steven doing when Steven reveals how his father feels about Hollis and she has to remind herself not to think about the "W" picture in her backpack?

9. How does Josie help boost Hollis' self esteem as she gives her a hat to wear to the movies?

10. What nickname does Hollis call Mr. Regan?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What is the greatest lesson Hollis learns from Uncle Hob? Is it that important lessons are also painful ones? What will Hollis always recall about her experiences during her twelfth summer?

Essay Topic 2

Create a brief character study of Hollis. What did she look like? What were her positive personality traits? What were her dreams and fears? What was most valuable to her in her world?

Essay Topic 3

What is the greatest lesson Hollis learns from Josie? Is it that important lessons are also painful ones? What will Hollis always recall about her experiences during her twelfth summer?

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