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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 16, where was Jake injured in the war?

2. In Chapter 18, what does Tate give Kaya for Christmas?

3. In Chapter 2, how far does Kya have to walk through deep sand or black mud to buy food?

4. At the end of Chapter 22, how long had Tate been gone when he returned to see Kya, but left without speaking?

5. In Chapter 1, what do Kya's brothers let her be when they play together?

Short Essay Questions

1. At the end of Chapter 7, why does Kya feel special?

2. In Chapter 3, who is Chase Andrews?

3. In Chapter 2, how does Kya spend her birthday?

4. In Chapter 20, what does Kya observe about fireflies?

5. In Chapter 6, how does Kya get back to her place when she takes out the boat and gets lost?

6. In Chapter 18, why does Tate leave earlier than he planned for college?

7. In Chapter 18, what does Tate bring for Kya's birthday?

8. In Chapter 2, what advice does Jodie give Kya before he leaves?

9. In Chapter 17, what does Jumpin' tell Kya about people looking for her and what he told them?

10. In Chapter 17, why does Kya ask for Mabel's help, and how does Mabel help?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Kya is pleased when Jodie returns. How had Kya been haunted by being deserted by family members? How does Jodie’s visit bring healing to Kya? How can family connections bring healing?

Essay Topic 2

The majority of the scenes in the novel take place in a marsh in North Carolina. How does the author present the setting? What feelings or attitudes does the setting evoke for characters and readers? What role does the setting play in the novel?

Essay Topic 3

Kya has a relationship with Chase. Why does Kya accept Chase’s advances? How long is their relationship? What makes Kya end the relationship? How does Chase lie during the relationship? How does he expect the relationship to continue even after his marriage? Why is the relationship dysfunctional?

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