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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Philip denies receiving ______.

2. Eleanor continues to work on ____ hats.

3. What is the name of the doorman at Eleanor's apartment?

4. Philip does not speak about ____.

5. How does Rosemary learn about Philip's death?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Eleanor Smith announces that she is pregnant by Philip Alsop. Discuss the scandal at the time. Eleanor could have married Robert Doyle to legitimize her situation but she refuses to do so. Why does Eleanor refuse? What is Philip's reaction to the baby? What are Eleanor's plans for work? What does Eleanor plan to do about the baby? What are Philip's plans? To whom does Philip go for advice? What is the state of the relationship between Eleanor and Philip? What do you think might happen? Do you think the trend of unmarried people having babies has increased or decreased over the past 5 years? 10 years? Explain.

Essay Topic 2

Write a short story from the point of Eleanor Smith regarding her first meeting with Philip Alsop. How did the pair become friends and eventually lovers? Does the couple have anything in common at all? If so, what? How does Eleanor adjust her professional life in regards to Philip's wishes? How has the life of each character changed since they met?

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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