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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 Aunt Cordelia respond?

2. Who picks up Julie on her way home from school?

3. How accurate are Carlotta's predictions about the boys?

4. What makes Julie start thinking of staying with Aunt Cordelia?

5. What does Jonathan do on many evenings?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Katy's story end?

2. How is Julie's hobby successful and how do they celebrate? What does Uncle Haskell do?

3. What does Julie hear about her and being raised by Aunt Cordelia?

4. What does Julie discuss with Aunt Cordelia and what is the result?

5. What does Carlotta think of Julie's decision to live with Aunt Cordelia through high school?

6. What does Julie's family do about Julie's sadness?

7. Why does Uncle Haskell come yelling for Aunt Cordelia one night?

8. How does Katy respond to living in the country?

9. What event mars some of Julie's joy at success?

10. What happens to Uncle Haskell's and Katy's relationship?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The author uses the literary technique of irony in this chapter when presenting the sad state of Aggie's death. Ironically, only after her death does Aggie receive the tender washing and bodily care she desperately needed when she was alive.

1. With research, give an explanation of the irony about Aggie's death, including a brief definition of irony.

2. Why do you think an author would use irony in a story?

3. Describe an ironic event you've been in or have heard about.

Essay Topic 2

After almost two miserable months, Julie wakes one day with the realization that she has finally dismissed Brett from her mind and for the first time in a long time she is happy and peaceful.

1. Why do you think Julie was happy once she finally let go of Brett?

2. Some say that the only way to be happy in the present is to let go of the past. What do you think this means? Do you believe it is true? Why or why not?

3. What are some of the problems a person encounters after breaking up with a boy/girl friend?

Essay Topic 3

Julie experiences not only Chris' departure for boarding school but also Laura's marriage to Bill.

1. What effect do you think these types of events would have on a young girl? Use examples from the book and your experience to support your answer.

2. What do you think a person can do to adjust to changes in their life? Use examples from the book and your experience to support your answer.

3. Do you think it was fair to Julie for the family to send Chris off to school? Why or why not? Use examples from the book and your experience to support your answer.

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