1. In the beginning of Part Two, when Caroline is getting ready to leave her house, what is the first thing that she puts in her backpack?
(a) Her journal.
(b) Randy.
(c) Her clothes.
(d) The "E" volume of the encyclopedia.

2. When Caroline says, on page 84, "everything's different now," what is Father's response?
(a) "It only seems different."
(b) "It's not for long."
(c) "Different isn't a bad thing."
(d) "You'll get used to it."

3. What game does Caroline often play with Father?
(a) Chess.
(b) Poker.
(c) Checkers.
(d) Backgammon.

4. What does Father get irritated about Catherine doing in the library?
(a) Talking with other young people.
(b) Asking for an inappropriate book.
(c) Telling the librarian her name.
(d) Disappearing into the children's section.

5. What is Caroline's favorite job on the farm?
(a) Cutting hay.
(b) Working with the horses.
(c) Mending fences.
(d) Irrigation.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Caroline sees the "shredded paper people" using her and Father's old Coleman stove, what is it implied that these people are using the stove for?

2. On page 146, what does Father say when Caroline says that she is cold?

3. In what year does the story begin?

4. Why do Father and Caroline go to the men's camp?

5. What is the woman who sits next to Caroline on the bus eating?

(see the answer key)

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