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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 confess at the end of the novel?

2. Who does Kaitlin make sure is present when she confronts Rick in Chapter 24?

3. What grades did the Bookends' term papers receive?

4. What does Kaitlin give to Hortensia?

5. What happens when Kaitlin sees Becky in Chapter 27?

Short Essay Questions

1. How is Kaitlin's true identity revealed to Bram?

2. Where does Kaitlin go snooping in Chapter 21 and why?

3. Why do The Bookends speak ill of Kaitlin to Bram? How does Bram react?

4. What is Kaitlin's response when Abby tells Kaitlin she wants her to cover both Saturday shifts at the vegetable stand?

5. Who does Kaitlin reconcile with in Chapter 27?

6. In Chapter 19 why is Becky angry with Kaitlin?

7. In Chapter 19 why does Bram want to go to his old family land?

8. What does Bram tell Kaitlin about the land deal in Chapter 22?

9. How does Bram react to learning Kaitlin's true identity?

10. What does Kaitlin say she hopes for in Chapter 27?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Deception is a theme of the novel. Kaitlin spends the better part of the novel deceiving those around her. How does Pearson use deception to keep the suspense and mystery alive in the story and keep the plot moving?

Essay Topic 2

The feud between the Malones and the Crutchfields has lasted for many generations. Discuss the history of the feud and how it changes throughout the novel.

Essay Topic 3

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?

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