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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. According to Theo in Part III, Chapter 1, what is an underrated classic?

2. What is the name of the editor who had rejected Maurice's previous novels, according to Edith in Part II, Chapter 5?

3. What is Theo's last name?

4. According to Theo in Part III, Chapter 2, very few people are interested in what?

5. Who is the mother of Maurice's son?

Short Essay Questions

1. According to Maurice in Part III, Chapter 1, how does he spend his days?

2. Discuss several pieces of news Edith learns in Part II, Chapter 7.

3. Describe Maurice's professional life during the second interlude.

4. What is suspicious about Maurice's new novel in Part II, Chapter 5?

5. Discuss Maurice's thoughts regarding Dash, as recounted to Theo in Part III, Chapter 3.

6. Who is Daniel's mother? How does Maurice feel about fatherhood?

7. Who is Theo Field and why does he write to Maurice? What does he tell Maurice?

8. What surprising news does Maurice have in Part II, Chapter 6?

9. What demand does Rebecca make of Edith in Part II, Chapter 6? Why? How does Edith respond?

10. What confrontation happens on Christmas? What makes Edith suspicious?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the characters of Oskar and Alysse and analyze the effects each has on both Erich and the plot as a whole.

Essay Topic 2

Appearances in the novel can be deceiving. How do appearances differ from reality in this novel? Discuss three characters and how this idea applies to each.

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay explaining the significance of the title of the novel, A Ladder to the Sky. How does the title reflect the main characters? How does the title reflect the novel’s themes? How does the title’s meaning change over the course of the novel?

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