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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. Philip buys a ____ for Eleanor.

2. Philip becomes _____ with Rosemary.

3. Philip goes to see Jane to discuss ____.

4. What type of afghan was in the back seat of the car?

5. Eleanor and Philip walk along ____ Street.

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Philip occupy his time since returning from the war?

2. Discuss the conversation held between Jane and Rosemary regarding the upcoming wedding.

3. How does Philip's relationship with Jane change?

4. What is the purpose of Jane's visit to Eleanor?

5. What happens when Eleanor goes to the hat shop?

6. What does Rosemary do after she kills Philip?

7. What does Eleanor do on the day of the wedding?

8. Discuss the conversation between Rosemary and her father.

9. What happens to Philip when he goes to the boarding house to see Eleanor?

10. How does Eleanor learn about Philip's death?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write a short story from the point of Eleanor Smith regarding her first meeting with Philip Alsop. How did the pair become friends and eventually lovers? Does the couple have anything in common at all? If so, what? How does Eleanor adjust her professional life in regards to Philip's wishes? How has the life of each character changed since they met?

Essay Topic 2

Politics and war are also referred to in the book. Discuss the use of politics in the story. Do you think politics are an important part of the book? Explain. How else could Ephron incorporate politics and war into the book? Also examine the use of politics in relationships.

Essay Topic 3

Describe the relationship between Philip and Eleanor. Are they close? Is there anything unusual about their relationship? How might the pregnancy affect the relationship? Why do you think Eleanor refuses to marry Doyle? What might happen to the baby? How might Philip's return affect the way Eleanor plans to raise Tess?

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