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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. Hayley objects when Harper ____.

2. Where was Amelia born?

3. Who is sitting next to Hayley when she wakes?

4. Which of the following is not on Hayley's shopping list?

5. What do Harper and Hayley eat while watching the chick flick?

Short Essay Questions

1. Explain the discussion between Hayley, Harper and Mitch regarding the dream.

2. Examine Harper and Hayley's dinner date.

3. Why does Hayley feel awkward around Roz?

4. What does Roz say about love? What is Hayley's response?

5. Why is Hayley afraid of Amelia's presence?

6. A letter is found that details Amelia's ordeal. Discuss the letter.

7. What is Harper's reaction to Hayley's sympathy toward Amelia?

8. Discuss Hayley's experience as she sees Amelia in the mirror.

9. Explain Hayley's dream about James' birth.

10. What causes Hayley to come out of the trance?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe Roberts' brilliant use of flashback throughout the book. Give at least three examples of foreshadowing. Give details and the purpose of using the technique. How else could the reader learn about the important information? What other technique might have been used?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the reason Hayley decided to leave Little Rock. Do you think it was a good or bad choice? Do you think Hayley shared the real reason with Roz and the others? How does Hayley learn the truth about the Harper secret? Why do you think Amelia chose Hayley? Would Hayley have met Amelia if she had stayed in Arkansas? Explain.

Essay Topic 3

Examine the hauntings at Harper House. Roz and Harper realize that Amelia has been with the family for far longer than they had ever expected. Not all of Amelia's actions were negative. Describe the hauntings at the house and the actions of Amelia as it relates to the house and various members of the family.

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