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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 17, what does Tate bring Kya after her menstrual cycle begins?

2. In Chapter 2, what are the names of the brother and sisters that Kya remembers leaving?

3. In Chapter 1, what do Kya's sisters cook for supper?

4. In Chapter 17, what year does Jumpin' tell Kya that men are poking around asking about her?

5. In Chapter 13, how many boys come yelling insults at Kya at her shack?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Chapter 9, who is Jumpin' and what does he look like?

2. In Chapter 16, how did Jake and Maria meet and marry?

3. In Chapter 22, when had Tate come back to see Kya, and why did he not speak to her?

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

5. In Chapter 1, what does Kya see when she runs to the porch after hearing the screen door slap?

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

7. In Chapter 13, who bothers Kya?

8. In Chapter 4, what happens when Kya does not go back to school?

9. In Chapter 21, how does Kya feel as the years pass without Tate?

10. In Chapter 12, how do Jumpin' and his wife Mabel help Kya?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In Chapter 30, is in a dangerous situation, but that is not what causes her to be afraid. Why does Kya go out into the rough water and tides? How dangerous is her situation when a storm comes up? Why does she not fear the physical elements? What does she fear and why?

Essay Topic 2

During the trial suspense is used to keep readers wondering if Kya is guilty or innocent. How does the author use suspense to create a sense of uncertainty and anxiety during the trial? How are emotions affected by way that the author uses suspense? How is suspense used to create anticipation?

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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