The Patron Saint of Liars Test | Mid-Book Test - Hard

Ann Patchett
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 128 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.

The Patron Saint of Liars Test | Mid-Book Test - Hard

Ann Patchett
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 128 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
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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 never ask Rose about?

2. To what place is Rose headed?

3. Who befriends Rose after the groundskeeper introduces them?

4. In what branch of the military did Son serve?

5. What does Angie fantasize about?

Short Essay Questions

1. What goal did Beatrice accomplish by having her babies at the home?

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

3. How is Rose different from the other girls living at St. Elizabeth's?

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

5. What did Rose think a sign from God would guide her to someday?

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

7. What does it indicate that Rose sends a postcard to her mother?

8. How is Son's character contrasted with Rose's character?

9. Why does Rose feel so much anxiety being married to Thomas?

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

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

The author uses more than one instance of irony in the book. Cite at least two other examples you can identify in the book and note why they are examples of irony.

Essay Topic 3

Describe the role of the family in THE PATRON SAINT OF LIARS. What does it mean for each of the main characters? How does the family evolve in its support of each other? How typical is this family to most families living during the mid-20th century?

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