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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. When Annabelle was seven, where did her mother take her and her brothers to have their picture taken?

2. How old was Annabelle's mother when Annabelle was born?

3. What does Annabelle like to play with her grandmother on the porch swing?

4. What type of coat does Toby wear?

5. In Chapter 3, what is the name of the man who circles the hills endlessly?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Annabelle not tell her mother about Betty's threats in Chapter 4?

2. Why might Annabelle's family be considered rich?

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

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

5. Who is Betty Glengarry?

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

7. Why does Annabelle's life begin to spin in the autumn of 1943?

8. How does Annabelle's mother help Betty after Betty gets into poison ivy?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Annabelle grows and matures in the novel. What are some lessons that Annabelle learns throughout the course of the book? What is the biggest change in Annabelle because of the events in the novel?

Essay Topic 2

Toby is kind to Annabelle. In what ways is Toby kind to Annabelle? How does his kindness make him a target for Betty?

Essay Topic 3

Toby’s death affects Annabelle. Why is Annabelle so upset about his death? Why does his death bother her more than Betty’s death has? What conclusions does Annabelle reach about his death?

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