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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 is the woman's last name?

2. Who offers to paint their portrait?

3. What was Eleanor's childhood nickname?

4. Eleanor first tried on a hat in which color?

5. Josie gets a part in a play as ______.

Short Essay Questions

1. Explain the opening scene of the book.

2. What surprise does Rosemary receive during the séance?

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

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

5. What does Jane find when she arrives at Rosemary's house to deliver the news?

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

7. How does Eleanor perform at her new job?

8. Discuss the discovery of Eleanor's pregnancy.

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explain in detail World War I and its place in the book. How does it affect each character? What are the opinions of the characters regarding the war, i.e., Philip, Rosemary, Eleanor, Jane, Mr. Fell and Teddy?

Essay Topic 2

Describe Ephron's use of foreshadowing throughout the book. Give at least three examples of foreshadowing. Give details and the purpose of using the technique. How else could the reader learn about the important information? What other technique might have been used?

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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