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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. Which of the following animals does Gertie carve in Detroit?

2. Why are the children quarrelsome at the end of chapter five?

3. As it rains, for what is Gertie grateful about the new house?

4. Which of the following characters is the main character?

5. Which of the following words best describes how Cassie feels about school?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is evident that both Clovis and Gertie share?

2. Why does the boy that Gertie and Cassie meet on the way to school tell Gertie she should not tell lies?

3. Why do you think Gertie wants to avoid her mother?

4. Gertie meets a black woman on the train. What does this woman tell Gertie which surprises Gertie?

5. At the beginning of chapter ten, Gertie awakens from a dream about what?

6. What happens right before Clovis leaves for his physical?

7. Why is Clytie crying at the beginning of chapter three?

8. What effect does Gertie's rejection of Clovis' kiss have?

9. What does Gertie think about the idea that Clovis would be working in one of the factories?

10. While Gertie is digging for potatoes, what good news does she receive?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay on the underlying theme of religion as it is used throughout the novel. Be sure to include specific examples from the text to support your conclusions.

Essay Topic 2

Write an in-depth character analysis of Gertie. Be sure to use specific examples from the text to support your essay.

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay describing the relationship between Gertie and her husband. Be sure to describe how the relationship changes throughout the novel in specific details.

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