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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 second hat?

2. Josie advises Eleanor to only order meals at the boarding house on which day?

3. Philip says if he had time he would _____ with Eleanor.

4. Eleanor and Philip walk along ____ Street.

5. What is the name of Rosemary's housekeeper?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Rosemary do after she kills Philip?

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

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

4. Explain Eleanor's reaction when she sees the newspaper article announcing Philip and Rosemary's wedding.

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

6. What mail does Rosemary receive from Eleanor?

7. How does Eleanor learn about Philip's death?

8. What occurs after Rosemary leaves the store? What is Rosemary's next purchase?

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

10. What surprise does Rosemary receive during the séance?

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

Write a journal from the point of view of Tess in 18 years after she learns the truth about her father and the relationship between her parents. How might she react? Would times have changed abruptly since 1917? Would the news change the way Tess feels toward her mother? Explain.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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