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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Marin see Mabel wearing that brings back old memories of familiarity?
(a) Her sweater.
(b) Her jeans.
(c) Her socks.
(d) Her coat and scarf.

2. What are some of Marin's few possessions that she really likes?
(a) Glass figurines.
(b) Her new blankets.
(c) Her stuffed animals.
(d) Yellow clay bowls.

3. What topic is the book Hannah gives Marin on?
(a) Winter.
(b) Food.
(c) Friends.
(d) Solitude.

4. What is one thing that is difficult for Marin to get used to at college at first?
(a) The bedding.
(b) The showers.
(c) The accents.
(d) The cold weather.

5. Who is Marin's English teacher in high school?
(a) Sister Josephine.
(b) Sister Nancy.
(c) Sister Jen.
(d) Sister Lucy.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mabel tell Marin she wishes there had been in relation to her grandfather's death?

2. What does Marin buy for Ana and Javier?

3. What does Mabel notice that Hannah seems to like, judging from her decorations?

4. What does Gramps often make for Marin?

5. Who owns the potter's studio Marin likes?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Gramps most enjoy doing with his friends?

2. What does Marin like about Claudia's shop so much?

3. What does Marin do ahead of Mabel's visit to show she is happy Mabel is there?

4. What does Mabel tell Marin about her college experience that shocks Marin?

5. What does Marin recall Gramps showing her in Chapter Five that she did not really understand at the time?

6. Why are things so awkward between Marin and Mabel in Chapter One when Mabel comes to visit?

7. Why is it so awkward that Mabel tells Marin they can be like sisters in Chapter Six?

8. What was Marin's favorite subject in high school, and why?

9. What does Courtney say about Marin's living arrangement that makes Marin feel bad in Chapter Seven?

10. How does Hannah, Marin's college roommate, treat Marin?

(see the answer keys)

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