A Map of the World Test | Mid-Book Test - Hard

This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 128 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.

A Map of the World Test | Mid-Book Test - Hard

This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 128 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
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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. At the school board meeting, Alice wants to _____________________.

2. What did Theresa once do for the man in #47?

3. Which student had Alice slapped in a moment of extreme frustration?

4. What does Howard's mother tell him he needs to buy?

5. How supportive is Howard as Alice worries about attending the funeral?

Short Essay Questions

1. What advice does Rafferty give Alice and what does Howard worry about, given Alice's history?

2. What is the tragedy that occurs early in the story?

3. Describe the School Board meeting when Alice runs away.

4. How does the author show that Alice's thoughts on religion are still very elementary?

5. How does the author use foreshadowing by introducing Robbie Mackessy's mother in the hospital lounge scene?

6. How does Howard react to Alice's arrest, especially noting Alice's behavior?

7. What is the relationship between Alice and her mother-in-law, Nellie, after Lizzy's funeral?

8. What is revealed about Alice and Howard's religious beliefs?

9. How does the topic of reincarnation figure into Alice's thoughts now?

10. What stresses wear on Howard both at home and with Alice's incarceration?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Prejudice takes on an almost human persona in this story. What is this literary technique called? Cite three examples that support this position.

Essay Topic 2

Compare and contrast Alice and Theresa. What are their obvious differences? What things bring them together? What similarities do they share?

Essay Topic 3

Create a brief character study of Alice. 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?

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