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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. How old does Catherine turn in Chapter 8?

2. Who hosts the Thanksgiving meal?

3. What does Catherine work on while at home?

4. Where does Catherine see the apparition again?

5. What type of animals are used to clear the road?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who becomes ill in the Hall household and who cares for this person?

2. What mystery takes place regarding Catherine's writing book?

3. What is Asa's complaint regarding math studies at school?

4. How does Mr. Holt's style of teaching put him in trouble with the townspeople?

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

6. What changes must Mr. Holt make in order to appease the townspeople related to his moral teachings?

7. What incident regarding some boys and the thin ice does Catherine tell her father and what is his response?

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

9. How is Mr. Holt able to sidestep the rules and still teach his moral teachings?

10. Why does Catherine feel so much stress about helping the phantom?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Catherine begins to show signs of maturity as the story evolves. Cite at least three examples that show that Catherine is growing up and note why you selected the examples.

Essay Topic 2

Explain the significance of the book's title. What did the author mean by calling the story A GATHERING OF DAYS? Cite an example to support your answer.

Essay Topic 3

Create a brief character study of Ann. What does she look like? What are her positive personality traits? What are some of her negative characteristics? What are her hopes and fears? What motivates her--if anything--at this point in her life?

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