Gather Test | Mid-Book Test - Hard

Kenneth M. Cadow
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 168 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.

Gather Test | Mid-Book Test - Hard

Kenneth M. Cadow
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 168 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
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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 grade was Drew in when his mother, Sandy, lost custody?

2. How many syllables does Erin's full name have?

3. In Chapter 10, how much does Peter Joyal offer to pay Ian to sticker some wood?

4. In Chapter 8, what does Ian draw in art?

5. Where does Ian think his mother recently had an IV inserted?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Ian have to run to school in the rain?

2. When and why did things start going wrong for Ian and his mom?

3. How is the farm where Ian lives different from what it was in the past?

4. What is the main reason Ian goes to see the school nurse?

5. Why was Brandi fired from ValuPharm?

6. In Chapter 9, how can Drew afford to buy new clothes?

7. In fourth grade, what did Brittany lose, and why did Ian's mother find it for her?

8. What does Ian notice about his mom when Aunt Terry brings her home in Chapter 1, and what excuse does Aunt Terry give for Brandi's absence?

9. Why did Ian's father quit sending money to support Brandi and Ian?

10. Who is Zach, and what are his plans?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Cliffhangers are a literary device that leaves readers wondering what will happen next. How does Cadow use cliffhangers in Gather? How do the cliffhangers create suspense?

Essay Topic 2

In Gather, some characters are more thoroughly described than others. Who are some characters that are merely named in passing or have a minor role in the novel? What is the importance of these flat characters to the storyline? In what way do these characters make the main characters more colorful or interesting? When there is conflict, what type of role do these flat characters play?

Essay Topic 3

Brandi injured her back when she was working at a nursing home. How did her injury lead to addiction and difficulties holding down a job?

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