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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. Why are Lottie and Betty fighting a lot lately?

2. Which customer does Betty meet at the store and begin to date?

3. Who hosts a wedding shower for Betty?

4. When does Polly think Lottie should be notified that Betty is in labor?

5. Where does Betty decide to move?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

5. What are the two major revelations for Betty when she visits Stanton in the hospital?

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

7. What does Herman's enthusiasm for going to war show about him?

8. What is "Twilight Sleep" and for what is it used?

9. Who is Stanton and what is Betty's relationship with him?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe the role of the family in A CURE FOR DREAMS. What does it mean for each of the main characters? How does the family evolve in its support of each other? How typical is this family compared to most families living during the 20th century?

Essay Topic 2

The author uses more than one iteration on the theme of disappointment. Identify at least two characters who either embody or experience disappointment; then cite an example to support your answers.

Essay Topic 3

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?

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