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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. Who wrote the book, The Picture of Dorian Gray?

2. In Chapter 16, what is the most time Angel can pay Ian to work in a day?

3. What is Brandi's last name?

4. What type of beer does Aunt Terry bring for Thanksgiving?

5. In Chapter 14, what is the name of Drew's girlfriend?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Ian make to take to the Paersons' for the New Year's?

2. What memories does Ian have about Sugar Road, and how does it change?

3. What altercation does Ian have with Zach in Chapter 23?

4. Who comes to plow out Ian's driveway on New Year's Day, and what does he want Ian to fix?

5. What was the best Thanksgiving Ian remembers?

6. When does Ian realize his mom likes Gather?

7. What does Ian learn about the no-trespassing signs on Sugar Road?

8. How does Ian get propane for the stove?

9. What job does Peter Joyal offer Ian in January?

10. What problem is there with the property taxes?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Ian needs help, but he refuses to ask for help when he and his mother are struggling. Why does Ian refuse to reveal that he and his mother are struggling and they need help?

Essay Topic 2

Foreshadowing is a method authors use to hint at events to come in a novel. How does Cadow use foreshadowing in Gather? How does the use of foreshadowing create suspense or anticipation?

Essay Topic 3

Ian has to make do with limited resources. How is Ian ingenious in making do with what he has?

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