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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. Alice is sure that God could not let __________________.

2. Who are Alice's daughters?

3. Alice is compared to which fictional character?

4. Alice has had no grounding in __________________.

5. How can Alice be characterized?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Alice compare herself to Mr. Rochester's mad wife in JANE EYRE?

2. What is the tragedy that occurs early in the story?

3. How does Howard react to Alice's arrest, especially noting Alice's behavior?

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

5. Describe the School Board meeting when Alice runs away.

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

7. How does the author use foreshadowing by introducing Robbie Mackessy's mother in the hospital lounge scene?

8. Describe how Howard's life has changed due to harassing phone calls and reporters.

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

10. What is the significance of the maps of the world that Alice had drawn as a child?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Hamilton 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 2

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

Essay Topic 3

Prejudice takes on an almost human persona in this story. What is this literary technique called? Cite three examples that support this position.

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