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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 prevents Huw from marrying Bronwen?

2. Who brings breakfast for the manager and clerks in Chapter 41?

3. Where does Owen leave to after he receives a telegram about his engine?

4. Where does Iestyn go for coal-related business in Chapter 29?

5. Who does Owen marry?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the downfall of the valley in Chapter 20.

2. Why does Huw move in with Bronwen?

3. What does Mrs. Nicholas gossip about in Chapter 32?

4. How does the novel reflect the interwoven quality of family?

5. Describe the incident and aftermath of the beating of Evan John.

6. How is Blodwyn different from the Morgans?

7. Why is Huw expelled from school?

8. How does Huw feel when he almost gets into trouble for being out on the mountain with Ceinwen?

9. Describe the "game of women."

10. Where do the Morgan boys move to in Chapter 39?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The characters in this novel experience significant emotional tension because of problems at the colliery. How is emotional tension displayed in the novel? Why is there emotional tension amongst the Morgans? How does each character cope with the tension and stress? Make sure you answer each question with evidence from the novel.

Essay Topic 2

Strikes plague the valleys throughout the whole novel. How does the valley transform when the Three Valleys strike occurs? How does the Morgan family handle the downfall of the valley? How does the community handle the downfall? Make sure you answer each question with evidence from the novel.

Essay Topic 3

The colliery is the center of much trouble throughout the novel, and the conservative and passionate characters often butt heads about how to deal with the trouble. Describe the colliery situation. How is the theme of justice reflected in the novel? Who is passionate for justice and why? How does this character's passion for justice affect others? Make sure you answer each question with evidence from the novel.

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