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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 did Bridget always refuse to do?

2. What do Lottie and Betty do after Charles refuses to take them to town to window shop?

3. Who do most Americans blame for the Great Depression?

4. How old was Lottie when she got married?

5. Trudy's children are known to be _________________.

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How does the author show the close relationship between Lottie and Betty?

3. What are some mentions of popular culture that Betty notes in her story?

4. How does the author use punctuation to indicate the speakers in the story?

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

6. Why does Lottie take back the meal she had brought for Trudy and her children?

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

8. In whose voice is the Introduction written and what is the message?

9. Why is Lottie so ashamed about Betty's illness?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

A CURE FOR DREAMS is a classic story of loss and renewal. What does that classification entail? Why does this novel fit into this category? Explain.

Essay Topic 2

The frustration of unfulfilled affection touches several characters in the story. Name at least two characters who experience unfulfilled love and the situations that occur as a result.

Essay Topic 3

Explain the ongoing conflict between Charles and Lottie. What are the main sources of the conflicts? Why does it perpetuate? Why does the conflict between Charles and Lottie occur shortly after their marriage?

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