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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. Who was the daughter born to Ralph and Emilia?
2. Catherine notes that there are no _________________ in Ralph's house.
3. What had Ralph done when he caught Emilia and her lover together?
4. Ralph's mail order bride claimed that she was looking for ____________________.
5. What is Catherine's cousin's name?
Short Essay Questions
1. What were the circumstances in which Emilia left Truitt?
2. Who are the two main characters in A RELIABLE WIFE?
3. How is the theme of isolation repeated as Catherine takes note of her new surroundings?
4. What tragedy did Ralph suffer twenty years ago and why does he try to maintain his composure at the train station?
5. What are Truitt's thoughts about Antonio even though he and the boy hated each other years ago?
6. What significance does the loss of Catherine's jewelry serve symbolically and as an element of foreshadowing?
7. How is Ralph described by the emotions he wears on his face as well as his obsession with sex?
8. What is the significance of the phrases, "It happens," or, "These things happen" which appear throughout the novel?
9. What is the one expectation that Truitt has of Catherine by sending her to St. Louis?
10. Why is the author's description of the weather so critical to the book?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Compare and contrast Truitt and Antonio. How are they different? How are they similar? Why is Catherine so attracted to both of them?
Essay Topic 2
Create a brief character study of Catherine. 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 in her life?
Essay Topic 3
Explain the concept of loneliness as it exhibits in the story. Which of the characters are lonely? Are they all lonely in some way? Explain the loneliness and the methods and attempts to overcome it.
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