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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 organizes a bunch of teenagers to get signatures for G.T.?

2. Where does Hope go to get additional signatures for G.T.'s petition?

3. How old was Hope when she legally changed her name?

4. What compliment does G.T. give Hope when she first starts that makes her smile?

5. What race is Flo?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Deena give Hope to Addie?

2. What rumors swirl around town about the connection between Mayor Millstone and the dairy?

3. Why does Hope change her name?

4. Why and when does Hope start boxing?

5. What does Mrs. Pettibone do for Hope to calm her down after she is assaulted in the Farmer's Market parking lot?

6. Why does Deena name Hope "Tulip"?

7. How do the diner patrons react when they see how G.T. handles the hearse outside of the diner?

8. Why are many people in town concerned about signing G.T.'s petition to run for mayor?

9. What happens between Deputy Babcock and the Carbinger brothers after Babcock finds them assaulting Hope?

10. How does Adam think Sid can help G.T.'s election campaign?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare and contrast Hope with her birth mother. What are their similarities? What are their differences? Make sure to use specific evidence in the text to support your thesis.

Essay Topic 2

Discuss at least 5 reasons why the story of "Hope Was Here" could OR could not work in real life. Make sure to use examples from the text to support your position.

Essay Topic 3

Write a well-reasoned argument discussing whether or not Hope is a good role model for young, female readers.

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