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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 Thea tell Bowers she does not want to do for more money?

2. Who is present at Thea's big performance in New York?

3. What do the Nathanmeyers think of Thea's voice?

4. Why does Thea resent Mrs. Priest?

5. How does Thea measure things even though she is famous and wealthy by the time the novel concludes?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Thea help herself fall asleep the night before her big performance?

2. What is the pride of Tillie's life?

3. How do Thea's thoughts on music change during her time at Ottenburg Ranch?

4. How does Thea's family respond to her attendance and singing at the Mexican ball?

5. How does Archie react when he sees Thea after her performance in New York?

6. Why is Ottenburg upset that Thea will take money from Archie, but not from him?

7. What is different for Thea about the Mexican ball?

8. Why doesn't Thea return to Moonstone when her mother is dying?

9. What is the story behind Ottenburg's first marriage?

10. Why does Thea refuse to take money from Ottenburg?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Conduct a character analysis of Tillie. What does she represent in the text? What does she contribute to the story? How does she develop other characters? What is the reader to make of the fact that she is the only one left in Moonstone when the novel concludes?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss at least three obstacles Thea faces during her journey toward becoming a singer and how she is able to overcome each of those obstacles. Cite the text to support your statements.

Essay Topic 3

Analyze Dr. Archie's relationship with Thea, beginning when he meets her during her brother's birth and ending with the conclusion of the novel. What does their relationship provide for one another? Does their relationship help or hinder them?

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