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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. What color was the third hat?

2. Philip admires Jane's _____.

3. Rosemary demands ____ from Philip.

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

5. What is Jane's last name?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

5. Where do Rosemary and Eleanor go once they are at Rosemary's house?

6. Describe the evening Eleanor spends with Philip. What occurs the next day?

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

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

9. How does Philip react when he meets Tess?

10. Examine the scene between Jane and Eleanor.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the relationship between Jane and Dora. How does the author make it apparent that the women are in a relationship? Why do they attempt to keep it a secret? Does Jane's mother know? Why isn't the topic discussed? How might you approach the topic if you were Jane, Dora or Jane's mother? What is the opinion of Rosemary?

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

The story allows for a substantial use of flashback. Discuss the use of flashback in the storytelling process. Does each character give enough information to make the story relatable? Do you like the use of flashbacks? Explain.

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