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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. Despite the fact that he asks for the opinions of others, what does Moran usually do?

2. What does McQuaid drink instead of the tea the girls make?

3. After what event does Moran have trouble adjusting?

4. Who does Moran speak to about the possibility of introducing another woman into the household?

5. Why does Rose stop going to the post office?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Moran speak so highly about the war?

2. What are Moran's feelings about Rose during their post office courtship?

3. Explain Rose's role in the Moran family.

4. Why is money a sensitive subject between Moran and McQuaid?

5. How does McQuaid compliment Moran's daughters during his visit?

6. How does Moran feel about marrying Rose?

7. Why do the Moran's daughters come home to Great Meadow?

8. Name one way in that Moran and Rose are very different.

9. What conclusion does Moran come to about Rose Brady?

10. Describe the relationship between Moran and McQuaid.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Foreshadowing is often used in literature. It gives the reader insight into what might happen in the future. In Amongst Women, the author utilizes foreshadowing from the very beginning. Did the foreshadowing give the reader a better insight into what was to come? Or did it simply create more questions and suspense? State your opinion and support your answer with examples of foreshadowing from the novel.

Essay Topic 2

Much of this novel takes place in the past through the use of flashbacks. Why do you think the author worked backwards in such a way rather than chronologically? Do you think these flashbacks helped in the development in the characters and if so, how?

Essay Topic 3

Analyze the tone of the novel.

1. Discuss how the setting plays a role in creating the tone.

2. Discuss how the characters' actions help build the tone.

3. Discuss how the dialogue supports the tone.

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