View a FREE sample

This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Primrose's parents are lost at sea, everyone else assumes they are dead. However, Primrose "just knows" they are where?

2. Which recipe is not included in the book?

3. What country is Coal Harbour in?

4. What is Primrose's last name?

5. What is Mallomar named after?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Uncle Jack want to change Coal Harbour?

2. Why are Primrose's sweaters left at Miss Perfidy's house?

3. What happens to Mr. Cantina's dog while Primrose is in the drugstore.

4. Why does the town hold a memorial service for Primrose's parents in Chapter 1?

5. What does Miss Bowzer teach Primrose to bake that is both "tricky" and "sweet," and why?

6. Does Primrose believe her parents are dead after the raincoat is found?

7. Who calls the sheriff and why, when Primrose is in the drugstore?

8. When does Primrose move to Uncle Jack's House?

9. Of what is Primrose unfairly accused in the drugstore?

10. Who suggests that Primrose live with her nearest relative, Uncle Jack?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Why is the whaling industry declining in Coal Harbour? Is it right for people to hunt endangered whales? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

When Uncle Jack agrees to care for Primrose after her parents disappear, does he have good intentions?

Part 1) What are his shortcomings as a guardian?

Part 2) What could he have done better?

Essay Topic 3

Miss Honeycut and Miss Bowzer are both involved in Primrose's life in different ways.

Part 1) Compare and contrast Miss Honeycut and Miss Bowzer, including their personalities, jobs and roles in Primrose's life.

Part 2) Ultimately, who helps Primrose more, Miss Honeycut or Miss Bowzer?

(see the answer keys)

This section contains 513 words (approx. 2 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample