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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 do the men in Lottie's family do all day, every day?

2. What is the only food Betty will eat when she is twelve?

3. Who is Betty's father?

4. What type of business does Charles run?

5. What year is it in Chapter 9?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. How does Lottie punish Charles for his unconscionable behavior regarding the death of the boy at the mill?

4. What special talent does Lottie have and why does she take so much pride in it?

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

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

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

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

9. Why does friction develop between Charles and Lottie?

10. Why is no serious investigation ever launched to determine Roy's murderer?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The story in A CURE FOR DREAMS is essentially told via flashbacks. What is a flashback? Why would an author choose to utilize a flashback in his work? Are there benefits to utilizing flashbacks when creating a work of fiction? Explain.

Essay Topic 2

Love is an important theme in A CURE FOR DREAMS. Can you cite an example to support this theme? Name two other themes and cite examples to support your answer.

Essay Topic 3

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?

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