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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 does Dr. Summer stay with while he is gone?

2. Why does Dr. Summer decide to leave for a few days?

3. Why does Dr. Summer withdraw his offer to stay and help Hatter?

4. Why is the psychiatrist disappointed by Dr. Summer?

5. Why does Dr. Summer call the psychiatrist at the Reformatory?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Hatter respond to Dr. Summer when he attempts to speak with her the first time? Why?

2. What does Mango show Dr. Summer when she is helping him move into his guest cottage at the Reformatory? Why?

3. How does Dr. Levering feel about Dr. Summer's presence at the Reformatory? Why?

4. What is ironic about the dinner that Rhinehart, Hatter, and Dr. Summer share on Christmas Eve?

5. What dilemma does Dr. Summer face on Christmas Eve?

6. How do Dr. Levering and Dr. Winton convince Dr. Summer to help Hatter? What really convinces Dr. Summer?

7. What does Dr. Summer help Hatter do once they are in Santa Fe?

8. What evidence does the reader have that Hatter Fox is clever and strong? Is there evidence that she is criminal and hopeless?

9. What kind of success do Rhinehart, Dr. Summer, and Hatter have in the infirmary? Why?

10. How did Rhinehart find herself at the Reformatory?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Who is Mango and why does she feel so much animosity toward Dr. Summer and Hatter? As the reader, does Mango's character make you question Hatter's reform?

Essay Topic 2

There are prejudices and stereotypes expressed against Indians throughout the story. However, are there prejudices or stereotypes expressed against other groups? Use examples from the story to support your answer.

Essay Topic 3

Why is Hatter's attempt on Mango's life ironic? Explain in full detail from what you have read in the story.

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