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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 tends to Jordan when Mattie is working in the fields?

2. What color dress does Lisbeth choose for her wedding to Matthew?

3. What color are Daniel Bartley's eyes?

4. When does Matthew plan to move to Ohio?

5. What year is it at the beginning of Chapter 17?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Matthew react when Lisbeth asks if he will marry her?

2. How is Poppy buried?

3. What does Rebecca tell Lisbeth will happen to Mattie if she is caught?

4. Why isn't Mattie excited when Lisbeth tells her about her upcoming first dance?

5. Why does Mrs. Ann think that Edward will make Lisbeth a good husband?

6. What does Edward give Lisbeth as a betrothal gift, and what does Lisbeth think of it?

7. Who is Grandma Washington?

8. What does Lisbeth bring as a gift for Mattie for her new baby?

9. How do Lisbeths' parents try to stop her marriage to Matthew after the fact?

10. How does Lisbeth feel when she learns that Mattie has run away?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Mattie gets better food and clothing in the Big House. Why doesn't Mattie care about the food and clothes, and what would she prefer to have instead?

Essay Topic 2

Lisbeth breaks off her engagement with Edward. What are the main reasons for her decision?

Essay Topic 3

After Samuel is sold to the Andersons. How does Lisbeth try to comfort Mattie, and why are her efforts unsuccessful to cheer up Mattie?

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