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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What happened to Jessie's father?
(a) He ran off and has not been heard from.
(b) He died.
(c) He is in the hospital.
(d) He is in the military.

2. Where is the woman from who walks with Mr. Oliphant?
(a) California.
(b) New York.
(c) North Dakota.
(d) New Jersey.

3. Where did Rhoda once move to?
(a) Massachusetts.
(b) Maine.
(c) Colorado.
(d) Indiana.

4. What is Maggie's occupation?
(a) Hotel manager.
(b) Waitress.
(c) Housewife.
(d) College student.

5. What do Mr. Oliphant and the woman carry as they walk?
(a) Baskets.
(b) Towels.
(c) Books.
(d) Shovels.

Short Answer Questions

1. At the end of her story, how does Maggie feel?

2. What is a common theme in the story about Malcolm and Victoria?

3. What does May see from the window that makes her melancholy?

4. What does Mr. Oliphant blame on the lack of arbutus?

5. Who died in the car accident Pansy was in?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Abby realize the seriousness of gambling addiction?

2. What is Rose's opinion of northerners in comparison to her opinion of Mexicans?

3. How can the reader understand Pansy's pain and suffering?

4. How does Kitty feel about working at Caribou Ranch versus her mother's boarding house, and why?

5. How is Tippy self-interested?

6. How is health a theme in Jessie's story?

7. How are Sue and Ramona different and yet alike?

8. Describe how Daniel and May's love changes with the seasons.

9. How does Mrs. Heath show that she is apathetic, and toward who or what?

10. In what ways is Mr. Oliphant strong?

(see the answer keys)

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