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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. Which of the following is something that does NOT worry Howard?

2. Theresa tells Alice that she saw _____________________________.

3. What is Alice's last name?

4. Alice asks Howard not to tell Nellie or ___________________.

5. Alice is compared to which fictional character?

Short Essay Questions

1. What bizarre ideas does Alice have regarding sacrifice in Christian beliefs?

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

3. What stresses wear on Howard both at home and with Alice's incarceration?

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

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

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

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

8. What is the nature of the relationship between Alice and Howard at this point?

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

10. What is the importance of Alice's mother recording Laura Ingalls Wilder's LITTLE HOUSE IN THE BIG WOODS?

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

Explain the significance of the novel's title. What did the author mean by calling the book A MAP OF THE WORLD? Cite an example to support your answer.

Essay Topic 3

The author uses more than one iteration on the theme of loss. Identify at least two examples about loss in the book. Then explain how each example supports the theme of loss.

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