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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. When does the enormity of Lizzy's death hit Howard?

2. Alice is arrested on charges of _________________.

3. Where is Alice taking the girls when the police arrive?

4. Where does Alice go when she bolts from the church?

5. Alice could receive a penalty of a $100,000 fine and ____________ years in prison.

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Alice's job and why did she enter into this career field?

2. What is the purpose of the shopping trip to get Howard a new suit?

3. What is revealed about Alice and Howard's religious beliefs?

4. What thoughts does Alice have regarding God that show her elementary thinking on the topic?

5. How does the topic of reincarnation figure into Alice's thoughts now?

6. What is the nature of the impromptu meeting between Alice and Theresa in the apple orchard?

7. Describe the behavior of Howard and Alice in the church for Lizzy's funeral.

8. How does the author show that Alice's thoughts on religion are still very elementary?

9. What advice does Theresa get from her friend, Albert, regarding mourning for Lizzy?

10. What is the purpose of Chapter 7 and how will Nellie's departure mean volatility?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explain Hamilton's use of regionalism in the book. Cite examples of at least two different instances of regionalism and explain why the author uses them where she does.

Essay Topic 2

Explain the concept of loneliness as it exhibits in the story. Which of the characters are lonely? Are they all lonely in some way? Explain loneliness and the methods and attempts to overcome it.

Essay Topic 3

Create a brief character study of Howard. What does he look like? What are his positive personality traits? What are some of his negative characteristics? What are his hopes and fears? What motivates him--if anything--at this point?

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