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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 feels ill during the funeral service?

2. Who owns Fox Hill?

3. How does Hank learn of Cooper's death?

4. What do the men in town call Hollis behind his back?

5. What kind of dog is Sister?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Chapter 9, why is Susie trying to convince March to return home to California.

2. Describe Alan in the present.

3. What activities and organizations had Judith Dale volunteered for?

4. Explain what the kids at school think of Hank and how they're mistaken.

5. In general, what do the women in town think about Hollis?

6. Describe Bill Justice.

7. What does March enjoy doing during the summer of her 14th year?

8. Describe the cemetery where Judith is buried.

9. What subject have March and Susie been dancing around, but which they actually discuss in Chapter 10? Why have they been avoiding it? Who else knows about this secret with March and Susie knowing?

10. How and why is Alan intent on killing himself?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In Chapter 9, March is feeling restless and takes Sister for a walk. She notices an old truck on the side of the road, but notes that Hollis "would never come to her like this." Explain this facet of their relationship and why March feels such certainty. If she knows this, but thinks about Hollis constantly, what has kept her from going to him?

Essay Topic 2

Describe Hollis and Hank's relationship and whether it's a beneficial relationship for both.

Essay Topic 3

"Here on Earth" is divided into three parts. Discuss this division of the book, comparing and contrasting the parts.

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