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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. Where does Catherine see the apparition again?

2. To whom does the Russian Count repay his debt?

3. What do Catherine and Cassie do with the items Lucy has brought?

4. Who is accused of aiding the runaway slave?

5. Who is Mrs. Shipman's sister?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does the author use the metaphor of a growing infant to indicate the change in seasons?

2. Uncle Jack and Mr. Hall are both against slavery but have different views on how to address it. What are their conflicting views on a solution?

3. How does Mr. Hall lose his temper when the question of his marrying Aunt Lucy arises?

4. What job are men involved in as Chapter 9 begins?

5. How does the author use a flashback to give a glimpse into the Halls' life before Mrs. Hall died?

6. Describe the story of the runaway Williams boy becoming a Russian Count.

7. What is Asa's philosophical stance on continuing to take punishment for things he did not do?

8. How do Mr. Hall and Uncle Jack differ on their opinions of runaway slaves?

9. Who arrives for a visit at the Shipman house and how do Catherine and Cassie enjoy this person's visit?

10. What spooky story does Mr. Hall tell that foreshadows events in the woods?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explain the role of girls and women in the 1830s in New England. What precedents do they feel compelled to follow? What restrictions do they have? What freedoms did they have that 21st century women do not have?

Essay Topic 2

The author uses more than one instance of irony in the book. Cite at least two examples you can identify in the play and note why they are examples of irony.

Essay Topic 3

The author uses some important instances of flashbacks in the story. Explain what a flashback is and cite at least two making sure to explain what makes each a flashback.

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