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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. How much does Hollis earn scrubbing fish at the canal?

2. Hollis thinks that one day she will build a house ___________________.

3. What dessert is Steven's mother making for dinner?

4. Where is Beatrice going the next morning?

5. Who arrives at Josie's house that prompts Hollis and Josie to run away from the house?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How does Hollis' concern for the fighting between the Old Man and Steven foreshadow what Hollis will feel about it later in the book?

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

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

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

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

7. What is the premise of PICTURES OF HOLLIS WOODS?

8. When does Hollis first learn that the Regans want to adopt her, and what does she plan to do when that happens?

9. How much does Beatrice's praise of her art affect Hollis?

10. What arrangements has the Mustard Woman made for Hollis with a woman named Eleanor?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Patricia Reilly Giff is a master at dramatic devices. Choose an example of symbolism, metaphor, and irony, and briefly describe them and identify the technique which they embody.

Essay Topic 2

Create a brief character study of Mrs. Regan. 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

Describe Beatrice. What is her role in the story? What was the author trying to accomplish by developing Beatrice's character in the novel?

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