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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 Sister Evangeline tell Rose about her baby?

2. Who goes into labor right after the holidays?

3. Who is the supervisor of St. Elizabeth's?

4. How does Rose ease her physical ailment?

5. Of what disease is Nelson's wife cured after drinking the spring water?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What was Rose's relationship with her mother?

3. Why did Rose decide to marry Thomas Clinton?

4. How does Son show that he is interested in Rose?

5. How does the author show Rose's true selfish nature in this chapter?

6. Where is Rose headed to and what drives her decision?

7. What gifts does Son give Rose for Christmas?

8. What role does June play in Rose's life?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Patchett is a master at dramatic devices. Choose an example of symbolism, metaphors, and irony, briefly describe them and identify the technique which they embody.

Essay Topic 2

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 3

THE PATRON SAINT OF LIARS is a classic story of loss and renewal. What does that classification entail? Why does this novel fit into this category? Explain.

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