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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 princess does Harry tell a story about in Chapter 21?

2. How many women are in a punting boat on the river in Chapter 21?

3. What color hair does the queen of Whisperwood have?

4. How long are Hazel an Flora in Binsey before they receive a letter from their mother?

5. Under what type of tree do Harry, Hazel, and Flora build a fort in Chapter 24?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Chapter 24, why does Kelty knock on the window of Hazel's bedroom?

2. Why was Wren nearly kicked out of Harvard?

3. What does Wren think he and Peggy should do after she shows him the telegram from Hazel (that Kelty sent)?

4. What does Hazel see in Harry's art in Chapter 32?

5. What does Hazel's mother tell her and what does Hazel see when she goes to London to see Kelty?

6. How does Flora disappear?

7. What has Harry tried before turning to painting?

8. How is the Thames different in Binsey than London?

9. How do Kelty and Hazel find Harry in St. Ives?

10. How does Bridie celebrate St. Brigid's Day or Imbolc?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Idioms are words that have a figurative, rather than a literal meaning. How are idioms used in The Secret Book of Flora Lea to help characters communicate? How do idioms help create word pictures and mental images for readers in a concise manner? How do idioms help readers understand characters, emotions, and ideas?

Essay Topic 2

The Secret Book of Flora Lea takes place in London and Binsey. How do these settings affect Hazel’s character and sense of self?

Essay Topic 3

How does the author use backstories, exposition, and flashbacks to reveal information about the past in The Secret Book of Flora Lea?

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