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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 3, when Miranda is watching on a Sunday, what color dress is the woman wearing in the dollhouse?

2. What color beard does Ed Hooton have?

3. What grade will Dan be in in the fall?

4. In Chapter 4, where do the Brownes join the Hooton at their house?

5. When Miranda sees the Kramers, what stain does Timmy have on his shirt?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Miranda witness in Chapter 3 when she visits the dollhouse after lunch?

2. What is the village commons like?

3. At lunch, what do Helen and Philip tell Miranda about their neighbors in Chapter 3?

4. What bothers Miranda when she tries to sleep?

5. Where is Browne's new house located and what does it look like?

6. In Chapter 4, how does Miranda compare summer in Garnet to New York City?

7. Why does Miranda decline to go on bike rides and walks with her parents in Chapter 3?

8. What does Miranda remember about dating in New York?

9. Why does Mrs. Wainwright call Miranda a late starter?

10. Why is Iris Kramer planning to put up black cloth on the attic windows?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The climax in a novel is the highest point of tension and a turning point. What is the climax of Time Windows and why is that incident the climax?

Essay Topic 2

Idioms are words that have a figurative, rather than a literal meaning. How are idioms used in Time Windows to help characters communicate? How do idioms help create word pictures and mental images for readers in a concise manner? How do idioms help readers understand characters, emotions, and ideas?

Essay Topic 3

Miranda has always known her aunt Belle to be gentle and cheerful. How does Aunt Belle change when she visits the Brownes in Garnet? Why does Belle not seem to be herself?

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