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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What had Ralph done when he caught Emilia and her lover together?
(a) Whipped the man.
(b) Shot the man.
(c) Nearly beat the man to death.
(d) Shot Emilia.

2. Antonio says that his real family lives in what city?
(a) Philadelphia.
(b) Chicago.
(c) Peoria.
(d) Boston.

3. Mrs. Larsen tells Catherine that if Catherine hurts Ralph, ______________________.
(a) He will kill himself.
(b) He will kill her.
(c) He will go mad.
(d) Mrs. Larsen will hurt her.

4. What did Ralph do after college?
(a) Studied law.
(b) Returned home.
(c) Got married.
(d) Toured Europe.

5. In what state does the novel take place?
(a) Illinois.
(b) Wisconsin.
(c) Minnesota.
(d) Montana.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who was Ralph's brother?

2. What does Mr. Larsen do to keep Ralph from falling unconscious again?

3. What is Ralph's last name?

4. How many years ago did Ralph lose his wife?

5. What is Catherine's cousin's name?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Catherine maintain a low profile in St. Louis even though she is excited by being in the city?

2. What is Ralph Truitt doing as the novel begins?

3. Describe the carriage accident in which Ralph is hurt.

4. What themes does the author introduce early in the story?

5. Describe the scenario where Catherine observes Antonio in the restaurant.

6. What does the author reveal about Catherine's true intentions regarding Truitt?

7. How does Mrs. Larsen show Catherine that she will not stand by and let anyone else hurt Truitt?

8. What does Truitt tell Catherine about his life with Emilia and the house he built for her?

9. What do the secret garden, and gardens in general, symbolize in Catherine's life at this point?

10. How is the theme of isolation repeated as Catherine takes note of her new surroundings?

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