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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 does Catherine procure from the Jewish man?

2. Where does Sophy go in Chapter 17?

3. On what do Ann and Mr. Hall disagree?

4. Where does Catherine prepare to go in the spring?

5. What ailment does Cassie develop?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the emotional turning point for Ann and Catherine's relationship?

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

3. What is the reason for Mr. Hall's delayed return from Boston?

4. Describe the arrival of Ann and Daniel.

5. How does Cassie help Catherine get a new perspective on Ann's arrival?

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

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

8. How does Ann alienate Uncle Jack when he comes for a visit and how does Mr. Hall react?

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

10. Describe the story of the rock slide that killed the Wiley family and the moral that can be told from it.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

A GATHERING OF DAYS is a classic coming of age story. What does that classification entail? Why does this story fit into this category? Explain.

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Create a brief character study of Mr. Hall. What does he look like? What are his positive personality traits? What are some of his negative characteristics? What are his hopes and fears? What motivates him--if anything--at this point in his life?

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