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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. Hollis realizes that Josie is __________________.

2. Izzy had taken Hollis to the cemetery where who was buried?

3. What does Hollis plan to give the Old Man at the end of the Summer?

4. What gift does the Old Man tell Hollis she has?

5. What river runs by the Regan house that Hollis loves?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What role does Steven play in Hollis' life in Chapter 1?

3. How is Hollis preoccupied with the Regans even while she is living with Josie?

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

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

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

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

8. What special gift does the Old Man give to Hollis one night?

9. How do Hollis and Josie avoid the Mustard Woman when she comes to Josie's to check up on Hollis?

10. What does Hollis' "W" picture represent and what role does it play in Hollis' life?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explain the importance of drawing pictures in Hollis' life. What do the pictures represent? Why are the pictures so emotionally important to Hollis? Is this the only way she can express her feelings?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

The author uses more than one iteration on the theme of struggle. Identify at least two instances about struggle in the book and then cite examples to support your answers.

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