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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. How does the narrator describe John Griffith’s feelings for Emilienne Lavender in the beginning of Chapter 5?

2. When does Gabe enlist in the military in Chapter 7?

3. In what year does the Cooper family move next-door to the Lavenders in Chapter 10?

4. What is the name of the ship that Emilienne’s family boards for the United States in Chapter 1?

5. What term from the novel refers to the railed rooftop platform frequently found on 19th century North American coastal houses?

Short Essay Questions

1. Where are Jack and Viviane in the beginning of Chapter 6? How old are they in the beginning of the chapter?

2. On what holiday does Chapter 7 begin? How does the narrator describe the relationship between Jack and Viviane at this point?

3. How is the character of John Griffith described in Chapter 5? How does John Griffith feel about Emilienne?

4. How does the narrator describe the death of Gabe’s mother in Chapter 7? How old is Gabe at this time?

5. What uncommon phrases does Henry begin repeating in Chapter 13? Why?

6. How is the character of Wilhelmina Dovewolf described in Chapter 3? How old is Wilhelmina when she arrives at Pinnacle Lane?

7. How does the narrator describe the community’s response to Ava’s unusual birth in Chapter 9? Who names Ava?

8. Where is Jack intending to attend school in Chapter 6? How does Jack feel about his prospects?

9. How does Ava describe Marigold Pie prior to her sweets addiction in Chapter 12?

10. What causes Viviane to become concerned for Ava’s safety in the beginning of Chapter 13?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the theme of motherhood in the novel. How would you compare Emilienne as a mother to Mrs. Beauregard Roux? What circumstances have influenced Emilienne’s capacities as a mother? How does Viviane differ as a mother in the story?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the character of Wilhelmina Dovetail in the novel. How old is Wilhelmina when she first arrives at Pinnacle Lane? How is her appearance described? How is Wilhelmina regarded by Emilienne when they first meet?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the character of Cardigan Cooper in the novel. How old is Cardigan when she and Ava first become best friends? How does Cardigan view Ava’s wings? How does their friendship evolve as the girls grow older?

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