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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. Philip becomes _____ with Rosemary.

2. What type of vase will Rosemary use for the flowers?

3. Where does Josie work?

4. Philip admires Jane's _____.

5. The vendor on the corner sells which item?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Rosemary do the next morning?

2. Describe the scene in which Rosemary sends Philip off to war.

3. Explain the opening scene of the book.

4. Discuss Rosemary's remembrances of the wedding.

5. Explain the letter sent to Eleanor from Philip.

6. What happens to Eleanor after she leaves work at the hat shop?

7. Discuss the birth of Eleanor's baby.

8. How does Eleanor perform at her new job?

9. What occurs when Philip arrives?

10. Discuss the scene between Eleanor and her father. What are Eleanor's opinions about her father?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe the relationship between Philip and Eleanor. Are they close? Is there anything unusual about their relationship? How might the pregnancy affect the relationship? Why do you think Eleanor refuses to marry Doyle? What might happen to the baby? How might Philip's return affect the way Eleanor plans to raise Tess?

Essay Topic 2

The story allows for a substantial use of flashback. Discuss the use of flashback in the storytelling process. Does each character give enough information to make the story relatable? Do you like the use of flashbacks? Explain.

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the relationship between Jane and Dora. How does the author make it apparent that the women are in a relationship? Why do they attempt to keep it a secret? Does Jane's mother know? Why isn't the topic discussed? How might you approach the topic if you were Jane, Dora or Jane's mother? What is the opinion of Rosemary?

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