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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. Who moves in with Lottie after Betty leaves?

2. Why does Lottie not plan to remarry?

3. Where is Betty's first job?

4. What does Lottie want Betty to do when Betty tells her the truth about Stanton?

5. Where will Betty live while Herman is away at war?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What are Betty's plans for delivering her baby and what objection does she encounter?

3. Why are Herman's letters a source of anxiety for Betty?

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

5. How does Betty learn that Herman has joined the Navy and what is her reaction?

6. What is the W.P.A. and what is its purpose?

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

8. What did the "Gregg course" teach?

9. Why does Lottie take a trip back to Ireland with her mother, Bridget?

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

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

Essay Topic 2

What is the overall setting setting for the novel? Be sure to include geography, time period and any pertinent popular culture events. Why did Gibbons choose to use these places in the novel?

Essay Topic 3

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.

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