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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. Rosemary demands ____ from Philip.

2. Philip becomes _____ with Rosemary.

3. What is Eleanor drinking on the night she goes with Philip?

4. Where is the shop located?

5. Who visits the store?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who is standing on the street just outside the flower shop? What does Rosemary do?

2. What happens to Eleanor after she leaves work at the hat shop?

3. Philip arrives at Eleanor's house once again. What occurs?

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

5. How does Philip react when he meets Tess?

6. How does Eleanor react to Philip's deployment?

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

8. What is the status between Rosemary and Philip? What may alter their future?

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

10. Where does Eleanor find a place to live?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Write your own period piece based on at least one of the characters in "A Cup of Tea." Supply complete storyboards. Include character information, plot, synopsis, etc. Explain your inspiration.

Essay Topic 3

Eleanor Smith announces that she is pregnant by Philip Alsop. Discuss the scandal at the time. Eleanor could have married Robert Doyle to legitimize her situation but she refuses to do so. Why does Eleanor refuse? What is Philip's reaction to the baby? What are Eleanor's plans for work? What does Eleanor plan to do about the baby? What are Philip's plans? To whom does Philip go for advice? What is the state of the relationship between Eleanor and Philip? What do you think might happen? Do you think the trend of unmarried people having babies has increased or decreased over the past 5 years? 10 years? Explain.

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