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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. Catherine's memories of her mother and brother's deaths is called ________________.

2. What is the name the Hall children now use for Ann?

3. Catherine helps Asa write a verse to ___________.

4. What is the result of the incident at school?

5. What is in the package that Catherine receives?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. How does the author use foreshadowing related to Catherine's comments about quilts?

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

5. Describe how Ann is becoming both physically and emotionally stronger since her arrival at the Hall household.

6. What name does Catherine feel comfortable calling Ann?

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

8. Describe how the boys in the class revolt against the new teacher's severe punishment measures.

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

10. How do the characters begin to find joy again after Cassie's death?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Sophy has been sent to Lowell, Massachusetts to work in the mills. Explain the mills. What did they manufacture? Why were children sent to work at them? Why is Sophy so distraught at being forced to go?

Essay Topic 2

Name and describe the three primary reasons Catherine's diary is special. Compare it to similar famous diaries in history. How do diaries help us understand the past?

Essay Topic 3

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.

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