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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. Philip admires Jane's _____.

2. The man at the store lured Eleanor with which item?

3. Philip is scheduled to sail to ____.

4. What pattern is the shawl on Eleanor's table?

5. Who might be willing to give Eleanor a job?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What dramatic scene takes place between Philip and Rosemary?

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

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

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

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

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

8. What happens to Eleanor after she leaves work at the hat shop?

9. How does Philip react when he meets Tess?

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

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

Symbolism is an important part of a story, often giving clues to the reader. What are the ways in which Ephron uses symbolism in this story? Give examples of blatant symbolism and more subtle symbolism. Compare and contrast the symbolism used in Ephron's book and a story written by a famous author.

Essay Topic 3

At the end of the story, Philip dies from a stab wounds. It is a crime of passion. Is there any difference between a crime of passion and murder? How might it be prosecuted in court? What do you think would happen to Rosemary? How could either side prove its case? Use a real life story to gain insight into the process and how a verdict is determined.

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