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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. Betty mentions the _____________________ who are the first known quintuplets to survive infancy.

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

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

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

5. What surprises Lottie about Betty?

Short Essay Questions

1. How has Lottie and Betty's relationship matured since Charles' death?

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

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

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

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

6. Why do Polly and Betty decide to wait until after the birth of Betty's baby to summon Lottie home?

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

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

9. What did the "Gregg course" teach?

10. Describe the trip to Ireland for Lottie and why does she bring Bridget back to Kentucky?

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 book and note why they are examples of irony.

Essay Topic 2

Gibbons is a master at dramatic devices. Choose an example of symbolism, metaphors, and irony, briefly describe them and identify the technique which they embody.

Essay Topic 3

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?

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