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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Hollis paints a picture of _________________ as she and Josie wait for Beatrice to arrive?
(a) a city street.
(b) a deer.
(c) a boat and its captain.
(d) a garden.

2. What kind of food does Beatrice bring for dinner?
(a) Thai.
(b) Pizza.
(c) Burgers and fries.
(d) Chinese.

3. What is the usual style of communication the Old Man uses with Steven?
(a) Texts.
(b) Yelling.
(c) IMs.
(d) Joking.

4. What is Hollis drawing when the Old Man comes out on the porch?
(a) Izzy's garden.
(b) The Delaware River.
(c) Two birds.
(d) The Old Man.

5. What dessert is Steven's mother making for dinner?
(a) Cherry Pie.
(b) Apple Dumplings.
(c) Carrot cake.
(d) Homemade ice cream.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the first game that Hollis and Steven play?

2. Who is driving the truck in the Sixth Picture, Driving the Truck?

3. Josie drives Hollis to see ____________________.

4. What is the name of Hollis' first grade teacher?

5. Why is Hollis going to have lunch with the woman in #79?

Short Essay Questions

1. What special gift does the Old Man give to Hollis one night?

2. What does Hollis realize she will have to do in order to stay with Josie?

3. How do Hollis' fears that Steven minds that the Old Man likes her represent foreshadowing for the story?

4. Why did Hollis' first grade teacher put a big "X" on her "W" picture?

5. Describe Hollis' first fishing experience.

6. How is Hollis preoccupied with the Regans even while she is living with Josie?

7. What dream is Beatrice about to realize and what does Hollis do diligently to show that she wants to stay with Josie?

8. What does Hollis' "W" picture represent and what role does it play in Hollis' life?

9. How does Josie help boost Hollis' self esteem as she gives her a hat to wear to the movies?

10. What is the premise of PICTURES OF HOLLIS WOODS?

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