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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. Howard's mother treats him like __________________.

2. What does Alice beg Lizzy to do after she bolts from the church?

3. Alice is in jail in which town?

4. Who is Alice's husband?

5. What is Alice's husband's profession?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who is Nellie and what is her relationship with the Goodwins?

2. What is the relationship between Alice and her mother-in-law, Nellie, after Lizzy's funeral?

3. What comment does Alice call out when the officers question her and how can it be detrimental for her?

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

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

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

7. What is Alice's only demand on Howard when she goes to jail?

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

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

10. What advice does Rafferty give Alice and what does Howard worry about, given Alice's history?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The author begins the story from Alice's perspective and then transitions to Howard's perspective and then reverts back to Alice's perspective. Why did she choose to tell the story this way? In what way is an alternating point of view more interesting for a reader? In what ways is it more complicated?

Essay Topic 2

Compare and contrast Alice and Theresa. What are their obvious differences? What things bring them together? What similarities do they share?

Essay Topic 3

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.

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