The Richer, the Poorer / Dorothy West

Test Practice

Compare and Contrast Characters

With your partner, discuss how to answer these comparing and contrasting questions.

1. Which statement best describes the differences between Bess and Lottie?
a. Lottie lived a wonderful life; Bess did not.
b. Unlike Lottie, Bess knew the value of a dollar.
c. Lottie was focused on the future, while Bess lived in the moment.
d. Lottie is better prepared for old age than Bess.


What is the correct answer to the question above? How did the information you gathered while reading help you eliminate incorrect answers?

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