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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 does Annie decide to deliver her baby?

2. What does Annie do after delivering her baby?

3. Who does Annie write a long letter to after Carlton is born?

4. What book does Annie buy and read in Chapter 18?

5. When Annie is in labor, how much time does Carl have to visit her?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Annie convince Carl not to be jealous in Chapter 20?

2. What are Annie's plans for the summer she is pregnant?

3. How does Annie feel about using formula to feed Carlton?

4. How does Carl feel about the name Carlton for his son?

5. What happens when Annie visits Mr. Byrd in Chapter 20?

6. How does Annie feel during the last day of her play writing class?

7. What are Carl's plans for the summer of Annie's pregnancy?

8. How does the coach help advise Carl on buying a carriage?

9. What happens when Carl applies for work at a lamp factory?

10. What happens to Annie when she goes to the hospital to deliver her baby?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare the author's use of dialogue to her use of description to develop the plot and characters of this novel. Why does she prefer one to the other? What are the benefits of each?

Essay Topic 2

Explore the theme of struggle as it is presented in this novel.

Essay Topic 3

Explain how sacrifice is a theme in this novel.

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