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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 is Yolanda?

2. What, in Chapter 13, is Catherine unable to find?

3. What does Catherine begin collecting in Chapter 9?

4. In Chapter 14, who convinces Catherine to move to New York?

5. What does Catherine tell Dr. Paul in Chapter 7 about her relationship with Christopher?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why are Catherine and the children on a bus in Chapter 1 and where are the headed?

2. What happens on Catherine's first date with Julian?

3. Why is Carrie upset when she goes shopping in Chapter 3?

4. What gifts does Catherine receive in Chapter 17, and who gives them to her?

5. What does Catherine plan for Dr. Paul's birthday in Chapter 12, and why does she become angry with him?

6. Who visits Catherine backstage in Chapter 18? What happens as a result of this visit?

7. Why does Julian insist that Catherine needs to become his dance partner?

8. Why do Catherine and the children leave the bus and where do they go? Who takes them?

9. What is the school arrangement made for each of the children while living at Dr. Paul's home?

10. What does Catherine want for her Christmas gift in Chapter 13 and why?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe what Catherine sees when she returns to the attic. Choose two items she sees in the attic and discuss the symbolism of each item. How do the items relate to Catherine's emotional journey in the book?

Essay Topic 2

Catherine meets many interesting people in the book. These people influence her life in many ways. Choose one person or couple she meets that influence her life and explain the positive and negative aspects of that influence.

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the character of Dr. Paul. Do you think Dr. Paul is a bad or good man? Why? Why is Dr. Paul torn between the roles of husband and father? Choose one other character in the book (other the Catherine) and explain their relationship with Dr. Paul.

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