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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 does Tom say he is that he did not intend to be?

2. Where is the fuse box located?

3. What does Laura remember about her brace?

4. What does Jim comment about when Laura shakes his hand?

5. What does Amanda tell Jim he has been good for?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Jim say when he realizes that Amanda is making long term plans for him being a caller on Laura?

2. What does Amanda tell Jim he has been good for?

3. What is the significance of the flowers that Amanda comes in holding after she has changed into her dress?

4. Why is it that Tom couldn't leave Laura behind?

5. What does Amanda do as soon as Jim has left the house?

6. Why does Jim explain to Amanda that Laura looks so serious?

7. What does Tom tell Jim about The Union of Merchant Seamen?

8. What does Jim tell Laura about being old-fashioned?

9. What does Jim remember about Laura from school as apposed to what she remembers.

10. What does Jim warn Tom about referring to the conversation with Mr. Mendoza?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The fact that Tom paid The Union of Merchant Seamen instead of the light bill shows us something about Tom. Do you think that it shows that Tom has had enough and feels like he has to leave or that he has become callous in not caring what happens to his mother and sister? What do you see about Tom that makes you believe this?

Essay Topic 2

Describe the differences between Tom and Laura. What is it about their temperaments that have made them react so differently to Amanda? Do you think it is possible that she treats Laura and Tom differently? If so why and how?

Essay Topic 3

Do you believe that Jim felt anything for Laura? If so what did he do or say to make you think that he did? If not why do you think he kissed Laura?

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