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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. Why is the driver irritated with Julie?

2. After Katy's trauma in the woods where Haskell rescues her, what occurs between Katy and Haskell?

3. Why does Brett come over later that night?

4. What advice does Danny offer Julie?

5. What does Haskell take time to do?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Julie think about moving back in with her father?

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

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

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

5. What does Brett do in English class and how is Julie involved?

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

7. How does Julie feel about Alicia when she first dates her father and how does she end up feeling?

8. What ends Brett and Julie's relationship and what does Brett do?

9. What does Julie's last year in elementary school mark in Aunt Cordelia's life?

10. What does Julie think about Jonathan?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The author uses the literary technique of symbolism by connecting Aunt Cordelia's retirement with the autumn of the year.

1. What do you think is meant by the statement, "autumn of life?"

2. Discuss the life of a human in terms of the four seasons.

3. Do you think everyone goes through the stages of life at the same time? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

Julie is envious of Laura, who retains all the securities of home but does not realize that Laura's memories of their Mother are more defined. Her grief is a burden that Julie cannot understand.

1. What do you think is meant by this statement? Use examples from the book and your own knowledge to support your answer.

2. Why do you think Julie and Laura have reacted differently to their mother's death?

3. Do you think Laura might be envious of Julie? Why or why not? Use examples from the book to support your answer.

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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