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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. What makes Molly's hair thin out?

2. Who talks Maria into getting married somewhere she hadn't planned?

3. How does Ben listen to the baby's heartbeat during labor?

4. What does Will make up when he takes Molly and Meg to see Ben and Maria?

5. Where does Maria want to get married?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Meg tell Will she envies about Molly after meeting Ben and Maria?

2. What does Meg first see when she comes to Maria's house while she is in labor?

3. How does Lydia say Molly and Meg were different as children?

4. What is Molly sick with?

5. What does Meg think when Molly climbs into her father's lap?

6. What impresses Meg when she starts teaching Will?

7. How do Ben and Maria plan for their child?

8. How does Meg realize the true nature of Molly's condition?

9. What does Molly ask of Meg as she is taken to the hospital again?

10. How does Charles say the family can help Molly as she is dying?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Which character do you relate to the most in this book? Why? How did this character change throughout the book? How do you think you might change if you were in the same situation.

Essay Topic 2

Shame and propriety are common themes throughout this book. What are some instances where these themes are present? Why are they so important to the characters involved? Provide specific examples from the book.

Essay Topic 3

The theme of sacrifice is very prevalent in this book. What characters are most affected by this theme and how do they allow sacrifice to change their lives? Provide specific examples from the book.

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