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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. In what month is Mr. Hall to be married?

2. Whose pregnancy is announced in Chapter 18?

3. What does Sophy pin on her dress?

4. Cassie invites Catherine to her home to see ___________________.

5. Who does Mr. Hall plan to marry?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. Describe the transition dynamic within the Hall household by this point in time.

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

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

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

8. What name does Catherine feel comfortable calling Ann?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Slavery takes on a human persona in this story in the form of the phantom. What is this literary technique called? Cite examples that support this position.

Essay Topic 2

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 3

There is much symbolism in this story regarding quilts. What do quilts symbolize for Catherine? Cite two examples of symbolism regarding quilts.

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