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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 Son make for Rose?

2. What do the girls tell Mother Corinne about the births?

3. The girl in #76 delivers _____________.

4. Who runs the kitchen at St. Elizabeth's?

5. Rose has left her husband without telling him she __________________.

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens when Beatrice goes into labor after the holidays?

2. Who is Son?

3. Why did Rose decide to marry Thomas Clinton?

4. What job assignment does Rose get at the home and how does she work to improve it?

5. What is the Hotel Louisa and how does it become a home for unwed mothers?

6. Describe the amazing find on George Clatterbuck's property and how it saved his little daughter, June.

7. What is surprising about Beatrice's delivery and what lie do the girls tell Mother Corinne?

8. What is the unspoken rule between Rose and Son?

9. How does Son alter his tattoo to accommodate Rose's baby?

10. How does Rose show disregard for Son's feelings especially regarding the name Cecilia?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What is the significance of the book's title? What are some other possible titles for the book. List at least five and cite your reasons for each.

Essay Topic 2

Create a character study of Sissy. What are her physical characteristics? What are her motivations? What are her fears? What are her dreams? What else can you say about Sissy?

Essay Topic 3

The author uses several instances of foreshadowing in the story. Explain what foreshadowing is and cite at least two examples making sure to explain what makes each an instance of foreshadowing.

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