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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 does NOT describe the Quaker people?
2. Which of the following does Dencey NOT do as an act of forgiveness for Sammie?
3. Why does Dencey get mad at the boys on the street?
4. What is the name of the brig that has arrived in the harbor?
5. What is the name of Lydia and Tom's baby boy?
Short Essay Questions
1. What does Tom promise his nieces and nephews as he was not aware of their presence in the home and did not bring any gifts for them?
2. How soon after his last letter does Tom return home?
3. How do visitors to the Coffyn help infuse some liveliness into the family's busy lifestyle?
4. How does Dencey's faith compare to her cousin Hopestill's faith?
5. How does Dencey react to Sammie's vulnerability, and what plan does she need to make for what she wants to do to help Sammie now?
6. Why is Lydia so concerned about the strength of Dencey's religious faith?
7. Why can Dencey not go to school after the rock throwing, and where does she decide to go?
8. Explain the class system on Nantucket.
9. What does Dencey think about as she sits in her room?
10. How does the author describe Nantucket in Chapter 7?
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 responsibility. Identify at least two instances about responsibility in the book and then cite examples to support your answers.
Essay Topic 2
Caroline Dale Snedeker is a master at dramatic devices. Choose examples of symbolism, metaphor, and irony. Identify the device used for each and explain the examples.
Essay Topic 3
The author uses more than one iteration on the theme of pride. Identify at least two instances about pride in the book and then cite examples to support your answer.
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