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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 hat does Rosemary wear in the wedding announcement photo?

2. What type of flowers does Rosemary dislike?

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

4. What word is used to describe Eleanor's room?

5. What item does Philip give to Eleanor?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the scene in which Rosemary sends Philip off to war.

2. What is Philip's next step regarding Eleanor?

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

4. What happens to Philip when he goes to the boarding house to see Eleanor?

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

6. Discuss the conversation held between Jane and Rosemary regarding the upcoming wedding.

7. Discuss the birth of Eleanor's baby.

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

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

10. Where does Eleanor find a place to live?

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

Write a short memoir that might have been written by Eleanor Smith. What types of things would Smith be most proud of in her career and personal lives? What other types of professional work might Eleanor have done or rise to in the future? Would the memoir include details of his relationships with Philip? How might Philip describe how she felt before, during and after her meetings with Philip? How would Eleanor address Philip's death?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss in detail Philip's feelings of guilt regarding his affair with Eleanor. Why does Philip feel guilty? If Philip had plans to have an affair, why did he get married? Did Philip marry Rosemary because he loves her or because she has a wealthy family? How does the marriage enhance Rosemary's sense of betrayal? What is the opinion of Jane on the matter?

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