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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. What do Hattie, Mom and Dad ride as their last ride of the night?

2. Where does Hattie say she is going as she leaves Nana's house?

3. Who did Hattie want to blame for Adam's suicide?

4. Why does Nana order Adam to leave the dining room?

5. What does Hattie tell Nana the day before Adam's funeral?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who does Nana blame for the bad night at the carnival?

2. Why does Hattie think that she was not a good friend to Leila?

3. What plans does Hattie make for the night of her Nana and Papa's dinner party?

4. What does Hattie think about Adam's thoughts on her "corner of the universe"?

5. What are the obvious and not so obvious reasons Adam may have killed himself?

6. Who is Leila and how does Hattie meet her?

7. Why is Adam chastised at Hattie's birthday party at Nana's house?

8. How does Adam react on the Ferris Wheel ride?

9. After seeing Nancy and Janet laughing at Adam dancing at the bandstand, what burning question enters Hattie's head about his illness?

10. How does Hattie include Adam in the plans for the evening of Nana and Papa's dinner party?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Ann M. Martin is a master at dramatic devices. Choose an example of symbolism, metaphor, and irony, and briefly describe them and identify the technique which they embody.

Essay Topic 2

"A Corner of the Universe" is a classic example of realistic fiction. What does that classification entail? Why does this book fit into this category?

Essay Topic 3

The author uses more than one iteration on the theme of tolerance. Identify at least two instances about tolerance in the book and then cite examples to support your answer.

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