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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 Book 1: Part 10, why does David inquire about Florence Larsson with his grandfather?

2. In Book 2: Part 2, what changes occur after Wika's father's death?

3. In Book 1: Part 17, what does David's grandfather show him upon his return?

4. In Book 2: Part 1, how does Charles react when David offers to return his shirt after it is cleaned?

5. In Book 1: Chapter 4, how does David feel about the idea of accepting Charles Griffith's offer?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Charles Griffith do in San Francisco, and what are his impressions of the city?

2. Who is Frances Holson, and what role does she play in the Bingham family?

3. What unusual encounter does David have while walking through the Park?

4. Who is David's grandfather, and what role has he played in David's life?

5. What surprising proposition do the Cookes share with Edward and Belle?

6. What does the blank panel in the bank's lobby represent in Chapter 1, and what is expected to be added there?

7. What is the significance of "Honor Day" in the story?

8. How did Charles Griffith become acquainted with David, and what do they discuss during their meeting?

9. What does David and his child come to realize about their efforts to give life to the land?

10. What happenes to Edward's face that surprises David when they met?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What is the most important factor in David’s decision to leave his home? Support your answer with specific evidence and examples from the novel.

Essay Topic 2

What does "Paradise" mean in the context of the novel?

Essay Topic 3

What is the meaning of Dovey's "Friend"? Is he real or imagined?

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