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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who eats breakfast with Patty in Chapter 12?

2. Whom does Mr. Bergen call in Chapter 15?

3. How long will Patty spend at the girls' reformatory?

4. Why does Patty think her father is treating her differently in Chapter 16?

5. What does Patty decide to wear in Chapter 14?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What type of role model is Ruth for Patty? Who or what does Ruth replace in Patty's life? How might Ruth's guidance and advice affect Patty's development as an adult? How might Ruth's insights into prejudice, suffering and endurance encourage Patty?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the wisdom of holding prisoners of war near a rural town. What risks do the townspeople of Jenkinsville face in having a prison camp nearby? How might having a military prison close to the town affect the town's industry, economy and productivity? How might the town's social activities be affected by the presence of the prison?

Essay Topic 3

How is deception used in the novel? Under what circumstances does Patty lie? Which other characters are sometimes deceptive and under what circumstances do they attempt to deceive others? How might Patty have learned to lie and deceive others?

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