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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 Will's demeanor on the way home from the trip?

2. What does the Captain do during the night?

3. Who was the nursing home director that Lucy liked?

4. What town was Ned Smythe from?

5. Why does Lucy begin to worry about Will?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the initial relationship between Lucy and Castalia (Cassie)?

2. Who is the only man that Lucy likes in the nursing home?

3. Who was Ned Smythe and what was his role in Willie's life?

4. Why is Lucy concerned for Will during the family's trip to view Civil War sites?

5. What is Will's behavior at the site where Ned was killed?

6. Who was Lady Marsden and what were some of the things she was noted for?

7. How does the novel begin?

8. How did Ned Smythe's mother react to news of his death?

9. How does Lucy first meet Castalia?

10. Why does Will terminate Cassie?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The author uses more than one iteration on the theme of loss. Identify at least two examples about loss in the book. Then explain how each example supports the theme of loss.

Essay Topic 2

The author uses more than one iteration on the theme of struggle. Identify at least two instances about struggle in the story and then cite examples to support your answers.

Essay Topic 3

Memories take on an almost human persona in this story. What is this literary technique called? Cite examples that support this position.

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