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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. Jackie thinks the young man in #77 looks like ____________________.

2. One day Tony tells Jackie that _______________ is sick and in the hospital.

3. Who does Rachel marry?

4. A TV crew wants to film a company donating _____________ to local schoolchildren.

5. When Rachel's marriage begins to fall apart, why does she not leave?

Short Essay Questions

1. In contrast to how Tony treats Jackie, how does Dillon treat her when she stays with him?

2. What does Jackie know about what Arthur Lee does to harm the people in the Number Thirteen community?

3. What makes Rachel ultimately surrender to her love for Dillon?

4. What reasons do Dillon and Fiona have for not wanting Rachel to go away to nursing school?

5. What possibilities does Arthur Lee consider doing when Rachel tells him that she loves Dillon?

6. Why does Rachel's mother not want Rachel to marry Dillon?

7. Who is Rachel Honaker and what are her feelings for Dillon?

8. Who does Rachel marry after Fred abandons her?

9. How is Jackie like her mother in that she falls in love with a man she cannot have?

10. How does Dillon mirror his father's life regarding standing up for the coal miners?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Create a character study of Rachel. What are her physical characteristics? What are her motivations? What are her fears? What are her dreams? What else can you say about Rachel?

Essay Topic 2

The author uses several instances of foreshadowing in the story. Explain what foreshadowing is, and cite at least two examples making sure to explain what makes each an instance of foreshadowing.

Essay Topic 3

The author uses more than one iteration on the theme of disappointment. Identify at least two characters who either embody or experience disappointment then cite an example to support your answers.

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