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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. Which word is not used to describe the interior of the boarding house?

3. What is the first name of Rosemary's fiance?

4. That night, Rosemary has dinner with ____.

5. Rosemary buys all but which flowers?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Describe the scene in which Eleanor goes to the theatre.

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

5. What happened to Philip in France?

6. What is Rosemary's first stop? What does she purchase?

7. What is contained in the telegram sent to Rosemary?

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

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

10. What happens when Eleanor walks out to Philip's car?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

One of the main themes in the book is loyalty. List at least four examples where the author employs this specific theme. Is the theme obvious or subtle? What characters are involved in the battle? Do you think the right person won? Explain.

Essay Topic 2

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?

Essay Topic 3

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.

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