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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. The picture of Karen's son shows a resemblance to whom?

2. How does Margaret help Vida Winter after the telling of these painful memories?

3. The weather on the night that Ms. Winters died was:

4. The remains (bones) at Angelfield were not Hester's but:

5. What ultimately happens to Ms. Winter's house?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Margaret hoping to find when she looks in Winter's collection of "Jane Eyre" books?

2. What does Margaret tell Aurelius, and what does he then ask of her?

3. What "big" life events happened on the nights that Mrs. Love turned a heel twice?

4. In what state is Charlie's room when John-the-dig breaks down the door?

5. Why had Margaret's parents not told her about being a twin?

6. Explain the suspicious cause of death concerning the ladder.

7. After the strange discovery of human remains at Angelfield, why does Margaret go to see Mr. Lomax?

8. Karen shows a picture of her father to Margaret. What is he holding?

9. Describe the odd conveyor belt that Ms. Winter discusses with Margaret.

10. How does Adeline begin to confuse people about which twin is which?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In Chapter 3, Margaret writes about her family, and in particular her parents, "tragedy changes everything." Discuss this idea in terms of the book. How were the characters affected by tragedy?

Essay Topic 2

In their first interview, Vida Winter says to Margaret, " I can't stand politeness.... people with ambition don't give a damn about what people think of them." Many people would argue that politeness is a virtue, but Vida Winters thinks otherwise. Do you agree or disagree that politeness is virtue? Is it or is it not an admirable character trait? Discuss how Winter's lack of politeness affected her ability to relate to others, and whether if affects her appeal to readers.

Essay Topic 3

Evaluate the use of word choice in the novel, especially in the author's use to create a mood. Use specific examples with accompanying page numbers to show how Setterfield uses "loaded" words for her advantage.

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