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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. Josie gets a part in a play as ______.

2. What picture appears on the item?

3. What color was the third hat?

4. What type of sandwiches does Rosemary request?

5. Eleanor first tried on a hat in which color?

Short Essay Questions

1. Explain the letter sent to Eleanor from Philip.

2. Discuss Jane's concerns about Philip and Eleanor. What does Jane do?

3. What news does Jane deliver to Rosemary? How does Rosemary react?

4. What is Eleanor's main regret over Philip's alleged death?

5. What happens when Dora finds Philip's letter to Eleanor?

6. What does Rosemary do after she kills Philip?

7. Philip visits Eleanor at work. What occurs during the visit?

8. How does Philip react when he meets Tess?

9. How does Philip break the news to Rosemary? What is Rosemary's reaction?

10. Who is Rosemary?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Analyze the relationship between Rosemary and Jane. What is the common ground for friendship? Do the friends respect each other? How has their relationship evolved? Where might it go from here? Do you think the relationship will ever change drastically?

Essay Topic 2

Philip has flashbacks about his time at war, including the death of his comrades as well as being in captivity. Write an essay explaining Philip's violent and traumatic experiences. Why was Philip captured? Why does he feel guilty about the deaths of his men? How did the experience change Philip? Do you think Philip could have overcome his traumas? Explain.

Essay Topic 3

Explain in detail World War I and its place in the book. How does it affect each character? What are the opinions of the characters regarding the war, i.e., Philip, Rosemary, Eleanor, Jane, Mr. Fell and Teddy?

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