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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 has Alice been doing constantly lately?

2. One of the girls has told a story about Alice's inappropriate discussion about ____________________.

3. Who is the principal of Blackwell Elementary?

4. Howard's mother treats him like __________________.

5. What is Theresa's last name?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the nature of the impromptu meeting between Alice and Theresa in the apple orchard?

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

3. Why does Alice compare herself to Mr. Rochester's mad wife in JANE EYRE?

4. How do Mrs. Mackessy and Mrs. M.L. Glevitch push Alice to the breaking point at Lizzy's funeral?

5. On what does Howard base the entirety of his legal knowledge?

6. What is the importance of Alice's mother recording Laura Ingalls Wilder's LITTLE HOUSE IN THE BIG WOODS?

7. What comment does Alice call out when the officers question her and how can it be detrimental for her?

8. What advice does Theresa get from her friend, Albert, regarding mourning for Lizzy?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The author uses more than one iteration on the theme of religion. Identify at least two examples about religion in the book. Then explain how each example supports the theme of religion.

Essay Topic 2

The author uses more than one iteration on the theme of loss. Identify at least two examples about loss in the book. Then explain how each example supports the theme of loss.

Essay Topic 3

Create a brief character study of Nellie. 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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