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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 5, where does Mildred go soon after the cousins arrive?

2. How old is Milly?

3. Who does Matt think his mother will send to live with him if she thinks he is not eating well?

4. How long have Aubrey and Thomas been dating?

5. In Chapter 8, what is the date?

Short Essay Questions

1. What photo does Aubrey see of her father at Sweetfern Bakery?

2. How did Allison and her three brothers grow up, and why are they estranged from their mother?

3. How does Jonah describe MIlly?

4. How does Allison bribe Milly into going to Gull Cove Island for the summer?

5. How does Mildred react when her children want to go to Rob Valentine's party in June of 1996?

6. In Chapter 2, when is the last time that Aubrey saw any of her Story relatives, and how does she describe the visit?

7. Where does Brittany invite Jonah to go in Chapter 6?

8. What is the summer hire program at the resort called, and what does Aubrey think about it?

9. Why does Aubrey wish she could have a copy of the photograph on the wall at Sweetfern Bakery?

10. What does Aubrey reveal her father did that has affected her family in Chapter 10?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Aubrey has a four-year relationship with her boyfriend, Thomas. What does Aubrey realize about her relationship with Thomas when she goes to Gull Cove? Why does she take a second look at their relationship and then break up with him?

Essay Topic 2

Anders has defrauded customers because of his bad financial advice. Based on other characters’ observations, what type of person does Anders seem to be? What does his appearance at the gala reveal about his character and who he is?

Essay Topic 3

The author uses backstories, exposition, and flashbacks to reveal information about events that happened before the story begins. How does the author use backstories, exposition, and flashbacks to reveal information about the past in The Cousins?

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