Getting Near to Baby Test | Mid-Book Test - Hard

Audrey Couloumbis
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 145 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.

Getting Near to Baby Test | Mid-Book Test - Hard

Audrey Couloumbis
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 145 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. Where do Liz's brother store and horde things?

2. Who is Aunt Penny's husband?

3. What does Aunt Patty keep in a glass case?

4. Which of the following does NOT describe Miss Pettibone?

5. How many pets does Aunt Patty have?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Miss Pettibone show that she has a sarcastic nature?

2. Who is Elizabeth Fingers and how do the girls meet her?

3. How does Aunt Patty surprise Noreen and the girls one day while they are napping?

4. Describe how Cynthia Wainwright antagonizes the girls when she comes for a visit.

5. What did Willa Jo and Little Sister's mother tell them about where Baby went?

6. How has Aunt Patty probably misjudged Liz Fingers?

7. Describe Aunt Patty's behavior when Little Sister rearranges the Hummel figurines in the glass case.

8. Why is the shopping trip to get new clothes frustrating for Willa Jo and Little Sister?

9. What is Willa Jo doing at the beginning of the book which irritates and frustrates her Aunt Patty?

10. Explain how Aunt Patty's control issues frustrate her regarding the girls.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

There are several events of foreshadowing in "Getting Near to Baby". Define foreshadowing. Cite at least two situations in the story that serve as foreshadowing.

Essay Topic 2

Grief takes on an almost human persona in this book. What was the source of the family's grief? What is this literary technique called? Cite examples that support this position.

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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