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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. Where was Sara when Charlie's watch was stolen?

2. What is in Mary's hair while she is looking for Charlie?

3. What does Charlie do when he first sees Sara?

4. Why does Joe want to climb a big strip mining hill?

5. What does Joe do when Sara gets to the top of the hill?

Short Essay Questions

1. What did Sara do to a girl who called Charlie a retard in a mean way?

2. How did Sara find out the truth about who took Charlie's watch?

3. Why did some boys take Charlie's watch?

4. What does Aunt Willie say to Sara about Sam, and what is Sara's response?

5. Why does Joe want Sara to climb a large dirt hill with him?

6. What does Charlie do when Sara tries to show him the flying swans?

7. How does Sara feel when she gets to the top of the hill?

8. What does Sara do when Joe insists on helping to find Charlie?

9. What does Sam do when he comes to visit his children?

10. What causes Sara to doubt her initial idea of who took Charlie's watch?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Sacrifice was a theme that was very prevalent in this book. Who were the characters most affected by this theme, and how did they allow sacrifice to change their lives?

Essay Topic 2

Personal identity was one of the main themes in this book. Where did this theme appear, and how did its inclusion in the novel shape the course of the plot?

Essay Topic 3

Diversity was a major theme in this book as many different life-styles and ranks in society were involved. How was this theme shown in this book, and why do you think the author felt it was so important?

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