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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. Why is no serious search ever launched for Roy's killer?

2. What is the person in #55 doing when Lottie and Betty visit?

3. What is the main activity of the women's group that Lottie forms.

4. Who did Lottie marry in 1917?

5. Where do Lottie and her husband move when they leave Kentucky?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Trudy's behavior when Lottie and Betty visit her home to welcome her to the community.

2. What is the nature of the club that Lottie organizes and why does Charles object to it?

3. What is the premise of A CURE FOR DREAMS?

4. Why is Trudy raising her children on her own?

5. Who does Lottie determine has killed Roy and why does she choose to keep quiet about it?

6. How does Lottie anonymously make sure that Trudy gets credit in Porter's store?

7. What does Lottie do when Charles does nothing when a boy is killed at the mill?

8. Why is anger Lottie's reaction to Charles' death?

9. How does Lottie intervene in Sade's marriage regarding her cheating husband?

10. According to Lottie, why is a man's name for his wife an indicator of her value to him?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The author uses several instances of foreshadowing in the story. Explain what foreshadowing is and cite at least two examples making sure to explain what makes each an instance of foreshadowing.

Essay Topic 2

What is the significance of the book's title? What are some other possible titles for the book. List at least five and cite your reasons for each.

Essay Topic 3

The author uses more than one instance of irony in the book. Cite at least two other examples you can identify in the book and note why they are examples of irony.

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