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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 23, what color is Dr. Phipps's favorite china bowl?

2. What covers Maren's tub to keep the water inside?

3. In Chapter 13, why is Clara not comfortable in the forest when she awakes?

4. In Chapter 18 when the wagon stops, what does Clara see through the caravan window?

5. In Chapter 13, how much sleep do Clara and O'Neill get the night before they leave for the ocean?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Chapter 25, how does Clara describe what the patrons have seen and done that evening?

2. In Chapter 18, where is Maren?

3. At the end of Chapter 14, why does O'Neill tell Clara that she is brave?

4. In Chapter 16, where is Maren found and what happens to her kidnapper?

5. What does Clara think of at the end of Chapter 16, to try to stop worrying?

6. At the end of Chapter 24, what does Clara look for in Soraya's herb cupboard and what is missing that she needs?

7. In Chapter 18 what does Clara bring Maren and why?

8. What does Jasper look like in Chapter 17?

9. What happens near the end of Chapter 22?

10. In Chapter 21 when Clara cannot learn to juggle, what do Jasper and O'Neill suggest she do for an act?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

O’Neill had seemed to be in love with Maren, but reveals that he has always loved Clara. How does O’Neill explain why it appeared that he loved Maren? How does Clara accept his explanation? How does his explanation affect their relationship?

Essay Topic 2

Maren, Clara, and O’Neill are adopted, and they struggle to learn about themselves and who they are. What are Maren, Clara, and O’Neill’s true identities? How do Maren, Clara, and O’Neill find their true identities?

Essay Topic 3

O’Neill creates a special painting for Clara. What elements are in the painting? What do each of these elements symbolize? What does the painting symbolize regarding O’Neill’s feelings for Clara?

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