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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. Lottie recalls that her reason for getting married was ________________________.

2. Who returns to the United States with Lottie after the Ireland trip?

3. What does Lottie have delivered to Trudy's house?

4. How can Herman avoid military service?

5. Herman's eagerness to go to war demonstrates __________________.

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Lottie's philosophy on helping people in the community?

2. What does Betty learn about Stanton's condition after she returns to Milk Farm Road?

3. Describe Betty's life after she moves to Richmond.

4. According to Trudy, what is the best part of being abandoned by her husband?

5. What piece of furniture does Lottie give to Trudy and for what does Trudy use it?

6. Why does Betty think that her mother will never move from Milk Farm Road?

7. Why does Lottie advise Betty to marry Herman before he goes to war?

8. How does Lottie know that Betty is in danger with her relationship with Stanton?

9. Why is Lottie apprehensive about Betty's getting married?

10. Why does Betty feel such a strong desire to leave Milk Farm Road?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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

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

Compassion seems to be almost an unnamed character in the book. How pervasive is the sense of abandonment? Why does it have such a prevalent place in the lives of the characters? Explain how an inanimate object or characteristic can be a character.

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