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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. At what age did Lottie have to leave school?

2. The women playing cards say nice things to Trudy about ________________________.

3. Who did Lottie marry in 1917?

4. What is John Carroll's job?

5. Who develops excellent skills at Lottie's group meetings?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. What is the probable reason for Charles' suicide?

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

6. Describe how Charles and Lottie are so different from each other.

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

8. Who is Trudy Woodlief and why does she create such a stir when she arrives in town?

9. Because hers is not a happy marriage, how does Lottie instruct Betty in what to look for in satisfying relationships?

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

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

Create a character study of Betty. What are her physical characteristics? What are her motivations? What are her fears? What are her dreams? What else can you say about Betty?

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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