2. What item was Hollis sick about leaving behind when she had left the Regans' house and how does she feel when she realizes that it is still in her room?

3. Why does Hollis not actually draw the Eleventh Picture, On the Mountain?

4. How can Hollis draw her Tenth Picture, Hollis Woods, with her eyes closed?

5. Describe how Hollis quickly prepares for her escape trip with Josie.

6. To what does Hollis compare her worries of trying to fit into the Regan family?

7. How does Hollis try to distract Josie who starts to get homesick?

8. Describe Hollis' encounter with Steven in the woods as she is walking to make a phone call to Beatrice.

9. Why does Hollis refuse to go back to the Regans' house even after Mr. Regan begs her to?

10. How does Hollis show that she truly has Josie's best interests in mind?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare and contrast the lives of Hollis and Steven. How are their circumstances similar? In what ways are their lives different? What draws them together to make them friends? What could have threatened to kill a friendship even before it began?

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 Mrs. Regan. 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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