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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/What is on the train for which Ralph is waiting?
2. Ralph's mother told him that he was born ____________________.
3. What does Catherine sew into the hem of her dress?
4. What does Catherine notice as she and Ralph drive toward his house?
5. Why does Ralph decide to continue with plans to marry Catherine?
Short Essay Questions
1. What are Truitt's thoughts about Antonio even though he and the boy hated each other years ago?
2. What do Malloy and Fisk report to Catherine regarding Antonio and to what do they reluctantly agree to do for Catherine?
3. What is the significance of Truitt's mother stabbing him with a needle and then the resulting scar that reminds him of the act?
4. What themes does the author introduce early in the story?
5. What is the significance of the phrases, "It happens," or, "These things happen" which appear throughout the novel?
6. How is the theme of isolation repeated as Catherine takes note of her new surroundings?
7. What lie does Catherine tell about about her father as she is tending to Ralph's head wound?
8. Describe the carriage accident in which Ralph is hurt.
9. What significance does the loss of Catherine's jewelry serve symbolically and as an element of foreshadowing?
10. What does Truitt's wish to have Antonio back foreshadow for the story?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
There are several events of foreshadowing in the book. Define foreshadowing. Cite at least two situations in the story that serve as foreshadowing.
Essay Topic 2
Describe the overall setting for the story. Why does the author use the setting he does? What is the time period of the story? How important is the time period to the attitudes and issues of the characters?
Essay Topic 3
Project into the future ten years and write a brief synopsis for the lives of Truitt and Catherine. Be sure to include emotional states as well as physical characteristics, geographic locations, work, hobbies, and socialization.
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