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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 is discovered to have been married in a civil ceremony the week before as the family is playing Monopoly?

2. What does Rose say that she wishes she hadn't done after the incident with Larry staggering down the road?

3. It was easier to raise Caroline, Ginny admits, because she was an ____________ child.

4. The women from the ___________ had taken everything away from the home of Ginny and Rose after their mother had died.

5. Pammy tells Ginny that Rose left instructions not to let _________ into their house if no other adults were present.

Short Essay Questions

1. When Ty returns with the missing Larry, what does Larry have to say to Ginny in person?

2. What happened to Ginny's grandmother's grandparents find when they arrived in the United States from England?

3. What happened when the trucks and the tractors broke during the past when Larry and Harold were around?

4. What is Larry's response to the questions of Ginny and Ty after he is released from the hospital?

5. What has Ty wanted to do for years with his share of the farm he lives on?

6. What are the reactions of the daughters to Larry's new disappearance?

7. When Pete mentions overhearing that Harold is going to be changing his will, how does Jess respond?

8. What did Harold buy for himself without consulting Larry, which made Larry a bit upset?

9. What happens when Jess arrives at Ginny's with frozen meat for her to store for him and for Harold?

10. After the storm and the incident in the storm, what does Ginny decide she needs to do for her father?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The multiple miscarriages of Ginny are a sad fact she shares almost without feeling at times.

Part 1: Why do you think Ginny has continued to have so many miscarriages in her life?

Part 2: What is the symbolism of Ginny not being able to carry a child in her womb?

Part 3: Do you think the Ginny would have made a good mother? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

The role of the family in this book is a complicated one, however, that could be said for all families in some respect.

Part 1: How do you think family is defined in this story? What makes up a family?

Part 2: Are there any characters in this story who support a healthy family relationship? Who? Why? If not, why not?

Part 3: Do you think the family could have changed their unhealthy ways? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

The affairs with Jess show the reality of the sisters and their dissatisfaction with their lives and situations.

Part 1: Why do you think Ginny decided to sleep with Jess?

Part 2: Why do you think Rose decided to sleep with Jess?

Part 3: Why do you think Jess decided to sleep with both sisters?

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