LITERATURE EXAM-THE SPLIT CHERRY TREE

 Part I: Analysis and interpretation. Answer the following questions in detail. (75 points)

1. a. Compare and contrast Dave and George regarding their backgrounds, families and

ambitions.

b. Who do you think will be more successful in life? Explain.

2. a. What do you think about Prof. Herbert's attitude towards Pa? What does it tell you about

his character?

b. Would you act the same towards Pa if you were instead of Prof. Herbert? Explain.

3. What is the central conflict in The Split Cherry Tree? Explain the 2 different worldviews.

Relate Pa, Dave and Prof. Herbert to these worldviews.

4. What is the common ground between A Summer's Reading and The Split Cherry Tree?

Explain.

5. Compare and contrast Mr. and Mrs. Cattanzara's relationship to Dave's parents' relationship.

Give information from the story to support your answer.

 Part II: Bridging Text & Context. 100-120 words. (25 points)

"I knew my father had done the best he could and I had no regrets about the way I turned

out. Regrets about the journey, maybe, but not the destination," – Nicholas Sparks

Make a connection between the above information and the story. Give information from the

story to support your answer.

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