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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. What does Bram reveal to Kaitlin in Chapter 5?

2. Where are Bram and Kaitlin when he points out some land to her?

3. What baby item does Kaitlin find in Chapter 11?

4. What does Kaitlin wonder about in Chapter 12?

5. What is the name of the new foreman at Kaitlin's family farm?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the significance of the signature Bram's portrait?

2. What does Kaitlin consider doing to the portrait Bram painted?

3. What does Bram show Kaitlin from his backyard?

4. Who is Mrs. Flannery, and what does she tell Kaitlin about in Chapter 14?

5. Who is Jack and why is he at Bram's house? What makes Kaitlin worry about him?

6. What excuse does Kaitlin use for talking to Bram in Chapter 10?

7. Why does Kaitlin initially dismiss the idea of going to college?

8. Who is Rick, and what does Kaitlin think of him?

9. Who is Becky, and what does Kaitlin beg Becky for in Chapter 8?

10. What excuse does Kaitlin give for abruptly leaving Bram?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What is the climax of the novel? Describe this section of the novel in detail by highlighting the traits of a climax and why this section is one.

Essay Topic 2

Describe and interpret the love story between Kaitlin and Bram. How do they show their love for one another? How is their love tested? Do you believe their relationship is strong enough to handle the stress of the family feud?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss conflict in the novel Scribbler of Dreams. Who is in conflict with whom and why? How do these conflicts alter or influence the plot and the characters?

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