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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 epidemic breaks out in "1909"?

2. What is Sally's crippling disease near the end of the book?

3. In the chapter titled "1885-1886" where does Eliza go to work?

4. What illness does Belinda contract?

5. What is the outbreak on everyone's mind in the chapter titled "1895-1896"?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Theresa's family realize when her book is published? How does her family respond?

2. What is Johnny's response when Julia tells him she wants a divorce?

3. Explain the circumstances that lead to John's death. How does he die?

4. What does Anne ask her servant to help do that causes Tucker to fuss? How does Anne respond to Tucker?

5. How does Julia use her baby to refuse social dictates?

6. How does Julia feel during her pregnancy, and what choice does she make after giving birth?

7. Explain the situation that leads to Ludwig's death.

8. Whom does Julia decide to marry when she is living in California? Why does she want to marry him?

9. After the death of her husband, what are Mrs. Ballard's thoughts on mourning?

10. Who does Sally, on her deathbed, send for and why?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What is the difference between conflict and crisis in a novel? How are they similar? Also relate the differences and similarities specifically to ...and Ladies of the Club.

Essay Topic 2

What interests and experiences of the author's own life might be drawn upon for inspiration in ...and Ladies of the Club? Explain your answers, giving an overview of the author's life.

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the main characters of this book. Who was the protagonist, and what separates that character from the other main characters?

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