The Stone Diaries | Short Essay Assignments

Short Essay Questions

The 60 short essay questions listed in this section require a one to two sentence answer. They ask students to demonstrate a deeper understanding of the text. Students must describe what they've read, rather than just recall it.

Short Essay Question - Chapter 1

1. Describe Mercy's manner and appearance.

2. What was Mercy's background?

3. Is Mercy a good wife?

4. Describe Cuyler Goodwill.

5. Who has more control in the Goodwill's relationship?

6. Describe the circumstances surrounding Daisy's birth.

Short Essay Question - Chapter 2

7. Does Cuyler respect his late wife, Mercy?

8. Why might Daisy have not described the first eleven years of her life?

9. Do you feel that it was fair...
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