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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 item does Philip give to Eleanor?

2. What is the name of the piano player?

3. What does the woman do for a living on not-so-good days?

4. Where are Philip and Rosemary going to be married?

5. Rosemary offers the woman a glass of ____.

Short Essay Questions

1. Examine the scene between Jane and Eleanor.

2. What does Philip do after Eleanor declines an invitation to dinner?

3. What mail does Rosemary receive from Eleanor?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 2

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 3

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.

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