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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 22, Deanna feels so much despair on the mountain that she lays down and does what?

2. What is the other name of Highway 6?

3. In Chapter 26, whom is the Forest Service agent looking for?

4. What does Lusa say that convinces Jewel to allow her to adopt her children, after her death?

5. What has killed all the baby phoebes?

Short Essay Questions

1. Even though Nannie drives Garnett crazy, why does he feel it is his responsibility to give her the shingles in his garage?

2. What is the "decrease predator - increase prey" concept that Deanna tries to explain to Eddie in Chapter 19?

3. In Chapter 23, what are Garnett and Nannie's differing views on old age?

4. What does Hannie-Mavis tell Lusa is the real reason that Cole's family does not seem to embrace her?

5. Why is the first cold day a day that Deanna will never forget?

6. In Chapter 19, Deanna is exhibiting what symptoms that causes Eddie to think that she is anemic and Deanna to think she is menopausal?

7. Deanna finally opens up to Eddie about her half-sister, in Chapter 16. What does she tell him?

8. In Chapter 30, Lusa starts to think of Cole in a different manner. What is this?

9. How does Lusa respond to Little Rickie's invitation to have sex?

10. What are some of the ghost experiences in the house that Lusa relates to Crys?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Jewel states, "I have a girl that acts like a boy and a boy that acts like a girl". Cite specific examples from the book that prompt her to make this statement. Do you agree with her statement? Is their behavior that different from "traditional" gender behavior? Does this cause problems for them?

Essay Topic 2

Nannie and Garnett have very different opinions on the aging process and this causes conflict in their relationship. Explain both of their views on this subject. Why do they feel this way? Does their view of this affect their every-day life? Do you think either view is better or more appropriate? Do you think either view would lead to a happier life?

Essay Topic 3

Deanna and Lusa are both strong women, each in her own right. Which woman do you believe to be the stronger overall? Give three examples to support this and explain why you chose one and not the other.

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