Anything Is Possible Test | Mid-Book Test - Hard

Elizabeth Strout
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 117 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.

Anything Is Possible Test | Mid-Book Test - Hard

Elizabeth Strout
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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 Charlie recall planting with Marilyn in the beginning of Chapter 4, "The Hit-Thumb Theory"?

2. Where had Tommy Guptill's children attended school before the fire forced them to move?

3. Where did Lucy Barton end up moving?

4. Who is Jay's lawyer that he asks for in Chapter 3, "Cracked"?

5. How old is Linda in Chapter 3, "Cracked"?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the meaning of the title of Chapter 1, "The Sign"? To what does the "Sign" refer?

2. Describe the narrative style of Chapter 2, "Windmills."

3. How is foreshadowing employed in Chapter 3, "Cracked"?

4. Why does it strike a nerve with Pete when Tommy asks about his mother?

5. What are Tracy's actions, objectives, and obstacles in Chapter 4, "The Hit-Thumb Theory"?

6. What happens on Yvonne's last night in the guest room in Chapter 3, "Cracked"?

7. What does Charlie Macauley represent to Patty in Chapter 2, "Windmills"?

8. What is the meaning of the title of Chapter 4, "The Hit-Thumb Theory"?

9. What happened to Tommy Guptill's dairy farm? Why?

10. What in Charlie Macauley's past has caused him inner anguish?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe and discuss the character of Pete Barton in Anything Is Possible. In what stories does Pete appear? In what stories is he mentioned? What were Pete's parents like? What does Pete think about his siblings?

Essay Topic 2

Describe and discuss the character of Tommy Guptill in the novel. What are Tommy's actions, objectives, and obstacles in "The Sign"? How would you describe Tommy's outlook in life? Where does he live? How old is he?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the character of Lila Lane in "Windmills." What are the motivations of this character? Who are her relatives and what can be discerned of her relationships within her family? What actions does Lila take in the story?

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