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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. What was the name of the woman who recommended Noelle as a tutor?

2. Where does Laurel take Poppy shopping in Chapter 21?

3. In Chapter 15, how many strokes has Laurel's mother had?

4. How old was SJ when Poppy was born?

5. What is the name of SJ's school?

Short Essay Questions

1. How had Laurel seen her life when she had three children, not two?

2. Whare are Laurel's thoughts as she cooks for Floyd in Chapter 18?

3. How does Noelle describe her family?

4. What does Helen, Laurel's co-worker, say when Laurel describes Poppy?

5. How does Poppy compare herself and SJ when Laura asks if they are close?

6. What were the circumstances of Floyd's birth and why does Floyd not know when his birthday is?

7. How does Laurel meet Floyd Dunn?

8. Why did Ellie go with Noelle to her house?

9. Why do the police contact Laurel and Paul?

10. Who did Ellie get to tutor her in math?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Laurel visits her mother often at the nursing home. What type of relationship do Laurel and her mother have? How does Ruby still support Laurel even though she has health issues?

Essay Topic 2

Juxtaposition is a literary device used to compare and contrast things. How does the Jewell use juxtaposition to show the differences between Poppy and SJ? How does juxtaposition reveal their differences? How does juxtaposition help readers better understand the girls and their personalities?

Essay Topic 3

Metaphors and similes are figures of speech that are used to make comparisons between things. Metaphors seem to imply an equal comparison, while similes seem to imply a similarity between two things. Does Jewell use more metaphors or similes in the novel? How does the use of metaphors or similes help readers comprehend concepts? How does the use of metaphors or similes make the narrative more interesting?

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