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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 is Betty's first job in Richmond?

2. The health department enlists Lottie's help to ________________________.

3. Lottie and Polly caution Betty about ____________________.

4. How can Herman avoid military service?

5. What can Betty not remember about Trudy's children?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the W.P.A. and what is its purpose?

2. What is "Twilight Sleep" and for what is it used?

3. Describe the frantic day when Betty gives birth to her daughter.

4. Who is Stanton and what is Betty's relationship with him?

5. What does Herman's enthusiasm for going to war show about him?

6. How does Lottie know that Betty is in danger with her relationship with Stanton?

7. Who is Herman Randolph and what is his relationship to Betty?

8. What is Lottie's philosophy on helping people in the community?

9. What are Betty's plans for delivering her baby and what objection does she encounter?

10. Why are Herman's letters a source of anxiety for Betty?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The story in A CURE FOR DREAMS is essentially told via flashbacks. What is a flashback? Why would an author choose to utilize a flashback in his work? Are there benefits to utilizing flashbacks when creating a work of fiction? Explain.

Essay Topic 2

The author uses more than one instance of irony in the book. Cite at least two other examples you can identify in the novel and note why they are examples of irony.

Essay Topic 3

Create a character study of Lottie. What are her physical characteristics? What are her motivations? What are her fears? What are her dreams? What else can you say about Lottie?

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