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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. What does Grace refuse to do in her life?

2. What does Isabelle announce toward the end of Chapter 24?

3. What money is used to buy the piano?

4. In Chapter 23, how long has it been since Abbie went to Iowa?

5. Who does Abbie look after in Chapter 27?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Chapter 19, where does Abbie plan to go? Why does she postpone her trip?

2. Why does Abbie sell off much of the Deal land in Chapter 25?

3. What does Abbie decide to do since everyone else is pursuing their dreams?

4. What is Margaret's response when Abbie offers her her mother's pearls?

5. How does Christine help Abbie in Chapter 20?

6. What group is Will involved with in Chapter 19?

7. What amuses Abbie about Eloise's parenting?

8. What emotions does Abbie feel after the death of her son?

9. What does a man bring to dinner in Chapter 16? What does this remind Abbie of?

10. What does Oscar Lutz say about Will in Chapter 25

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the motif of strength and courage in the novel, "A Lantern in her Hand." What are some examples of when Abbie exhibits strength and courage? How might she have floundered in such harsh conditions if she did not have strength and courage?

Essay Topic 2

Analyze the character Will Deal. Who is Will Deal and what are his defining character traits? How does he influence the life of the protagonist, Abbie Deal? Is he a good husband and father? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the motif of motherhood. How does motherhood change Abbie? Is Abbie a good mother? Why or why not? How do Abbie's children impact her life?

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