A Gathering of Days Test | Final Test - Medium

Joan W. Blos
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 120 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.

A Gathering of Days Test | Final Test - Medium

Joan W. Blos
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 120 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the name of Ann's son?
(a) James.
(b) Daniel.
(c) David.
(d) Matthew.

2. What does Mr. Hall suggest that Catherine send with him when he returns to Boston to marry Ann?
(a) Handmade lace.
(b) A Bible.
(c) Flowers.
(d) A letter answering Ann's questions.

3. What comparison does Catherine make of herself and the new teacher?
(a) They have the same color eyes.
(b) They are nearly the same height.
(c) They have the same middle name.
(d) They are almost the same age.

4. Where will Mr. Holt and Aunt Lucy live after their marriage?
(a) Exeter.
(b) Darien.
(c) Providence.
(d) Boston.

5. What is the result of the incident at school?
(a) Catherine and Matty will change schools.
(b) Catherine and Matty will be home schooled.
(c) Daniel was expelled.
(d) Daniel is sent to the army.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Mr. Hall go to trade wares and make purchases?

2. Whose pregnancy is announced in Chapter 18?

3. What horrible event has occurred in the Southern states?

4. What has Mr. Hall had made for his trip to Boston?

5. Who leaves flowers on a note for Catherine?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does the author use flashbacks to help communicate Catherine's feelings about the death of her mother and baby brother?

2. Describe the arrival of Ann and Daniel.

3. Cite examples that support the theme of loss in Chapter 17.

4. How is the theme of trust exhibited between Asa and Catherine regarding his poem for Sophy?

5. How is trust exhibited between Mr. Hall and Mr. Shipman?

6. How does Catherine experience change related to the addition of the two new family members?

7. How do the Shipman and Hall families hold up in the aftermath of Cassie's death?

8. How does the author use foreshadowing related to Cassie getting cold after swimming?

9. What are the circumstances that precipitate Catherine's leaving home?

10. Explain why spring is a metaphor for the new dynamics of the Hall family.

(see the answer keys)

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