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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. What dish does Izzy teach Hollis to prepare?

2. How old was Hollis when she was found abandoned on a street?

3. Izzy and the Old Man consider Hollis to be ____________________.

4. Who is the woman who the Mustard Woman is taking Hollis to meet for lunch?

5. What is Hollis drawing when the Old Man comes out on the porch?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Hollis' first fishing experience.

2. What arrangements has the Mustard Woman made for Hollis with a woman named Eleanor?

3. Why does Hollis tell Josie that they are going on an adventure to the Regans' Summer house?

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

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

6. Why does Hollis have a difficult time trying to draw a picture of Steven playing checkers with her on the day they met?

7. What nickname does Hollis call Mr. Regan?

8. What are Hollis and Steven doing when Steven reveals how his father feels about Hollis and she has to remind herself not to think about the "W" picture in her backpack?

9. What does Hollis' desire to go back to the day she met Steven and the Old Man mean/

10. Why does Hollis try not to think about her "W" picture while staying with Josie?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explain the significance of the book's title. What does the author mean by calling it simply PICTURES OF HOLLIS WOODS. What is she trying to emphasize with this emphatic style? Suggest three alternate titles for this book with supporting rationale for each.

Essay Topic 2

There are several events of foreshadowing in PICTURES OF HOLLIS WOODS. Define foreshadowing. Cite at least two situations in the story that serve as foreshadowing.

Essay Topic 3

Create a brief character study of Josie. What did she look like? What were her positive personality traits? What were her dreams and fears? What was most valuable to her in her world?

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