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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 invites Bart to the mansion first?

2. What does Chris throw out of the attic windows in the chapter titled Jory?

3. What is the name of Cathy's school?

4. Who does Jory think his parents show their most fervent side to?

5. What is the rich woman hiding beneath her veil?

Short Essay Questions

1. Bart compares his part of the garden to Jory's. Explain what he sees.

2. Describe Bart's experience with the two baby chicks when he was four years old.

3. What does Jory notice about his parents when he considers what his teacher said about likes being attracted to one another more than opposites?

4. Why doesn't Bart want his grandmother to feed Apple while Bart is in Disneyland?

5. Under what conditions does Jory find Apple when he notices the dog has not barked to announce Jory's presence?

6. Why does Jory agree not to tell his parents about Apple?

7. Describe the mansion when Bart and Jory explore it before it before the renovations.

8. How does Jory feel about Chris once they reconcile over the family secret?

9. What happens to the ballet after Cathy falls?

10. What is Cathy writing about?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare and contrast characters. Who share the most similarities? Who share the most contrast? How do contrasting characters clash in the novel? What are interactions like between similar characters? Cite examples.

Essay Topic 2

Chris accuses Corrine of selfishness. Explain whether Corrine's actions prove to be selfish or the opposite. What do her motivations appear to be? What in her appearance or behavior hints at a care only for herself?

Essay Topic 3

Recognize a theme in the novel. Which scenes exemplify the theme? What other themes can be found? Which characters are used to demonstrate theme?

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