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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. How long has the farmhouse where Annabelle lives been in her family?

2. How often does Annabelle's family eat at Lancaster's?

3. In Chapter 9, where does Annabelle's father plan to take James and Henry?

4. What causes James to get hurt in Chapter 8?

5. How many students are at Annabelle's school in Chapter 1?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Chapter 11, what do the children do during recess?

2. What does Annabelle do when her aunt Lily tells her not to lie about Betty?

3. Why does Annabelle's mother think that the rock was meant to hit Mr. Ansel?

4. Why do Annabelle's family prune spruces in Chapter 9, and how do her brothers help?

5. Why does Annabelle's father not think that the rock that hit Ruth fell loose and bounced out of the gully?

6. What is Betty doing when Annabelle sees her on the path in Chapter 6?

7. Why does Mrs. Taylor not think that Betty was in the school belfry looking out the window when Ruth was hit with a rock?

8. Who is Toby?

9. How did Annabelle's family get a camera?

10. What happens to Ruth during recess in Chapter 7?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Many people believe that Toby is responsible for Betty’s disappearance. Why are most people so sure that Toby is responsible for her disappearance?

Essay Topic 2

Annabelle develops a relationship with Toby. How would you describe Annabelle’s relationship with him? Why does she enjoy his company? What makes her think that he is trustworthy?

Essay Topic 3

Betty and Toby are character foils. In what ways are the two character foils? How does this contrast help develop the characters and advance the plot?

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