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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 does Catherine do as she rides in the train on the way to her destination?
(a) She takes a nap.
(b) She stares at herself in a mirror.
(c) She embroiders a doily.
(d) She reads a book.

2. What color silk does Catherine order to make her wedding gown?
(a) Gray.
(b) Ivory.
(c) White.
(d) Pink.

3. Where are Ralph and Catherine married?
(a) In a church.
(b) At the courthouse.
(c) In a meadow.
(d) At Ralph's house.

4. The photograph sent to Ralph from his new bride shows a woman who appears to be ____________________.
(a) Quite plain.
(b) Sweetly pleasant.
(c) Stunningly beautiful.
(d) Very voluptuous.

5. Catherine realized a while ago that she cannot live without love or ____________________.
(a) Money.
(b) Children.
(c) Ambition.
(d) Respect.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who was Ralph's brother?

2. Which of the following does Ralph NOT speak of in his delirious state?

3. The diamond ring that Ralph gave Catherine looked like which type of flower?

4. What is Ralph's last name?

5. What is Catherine's state of mind as she waits for Ralph to get better?

Short Essay Questions

1. How is Ralph described by the emotions he wears on his face as well as his obsession with sex?

2. What is the significance of Truitt's mother stabbing him with a needle and then the resulting scar that reminds him of the act?

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

4. What does Truitt's wish to have Antonio back foreshadow for the story?

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

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

7. What is the significance of the canary that Catherine purchases?

8. What do Malloy and Fisk report to Catherine regarding Antonio and to what do they reluctantly agree to do for Catherine?

9. How does Catherine spend her time in St. Louis?

10. What is the significance of the phrases, "It happens," or, "These things happen" which appear throughout the novel?

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