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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. Who decides to marry Kiser Pease in Chapter 12?

2. Mary Call says she would like to have a picture of her and Romey wildcrafting to put where someday?

3. In Chapter 13, someone offers Mary Call a ride on her way to the hospital and takes her somewhere on the way. Where?

4. Who talks violently about Kiser Pease?

5. How does Kiser feel about the hospital?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the continued feud between Mrs. Connell and Romey.

2. How does Mary think the younger kids see her?

3. Why is Mary Call somewhat relieved when Kiser Pease is injured?

4. How does everyone react to the roof issue?

5. Explain what the coming of the early spring could symbolize for the Luther family and what it means when it is quickly taken away.

6. What is most upsetting to the family about the roof?

7. How is the Thanksgiving dinner and their situation in general wearing on Mary Call in this chapter?

8. Describe Mary Call's hospital visit with Kiser Pease.

9. Why doesn't Mary Call want Devola to marry Kiser Pease?

10. Why do you think Mary Call's worries are mostly gone?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe the relationship between Mary Call and Kiser Pease. How does it evolve throughout the novel?

Essay Topic 2

In what ways do Mary Call's promises to her father on his deathbed make her life more difficult?

Essay Topic 3

What is the meaning of the car for the Luther family and how does it lead to a break down in Mary Call's emotions?

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