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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 benefits do the girls receive by having Rose around?
2. What does Sheila question Moran about in Section 6 that makes Moran very defensive?
3. Who visits Moran and Rose every other weekend?
4. What does Michael do that makes Nell worry?
5. On the way home from the wedding, what does Moran make everyone do in the car to save time?
Short Essay Questions
1. What causes Moran to become more and more morose throughout Section 4?
2. How is Maggie's life changed by Rose becoming part of the family?
3. What begins to happen to Moran physically after Maggie brings home her newborn son?
4. Why do the children appreciate Rose as a new addition to the family?
5. In Section 5, what fills the house with joy?
6. How does Moran respond to Michael's new way of life?
7. How does the family respond to Maggie's fiance, Mark O'Donaghue?
8. Why is Maggie so confident when she leaves for London?
9. What shocks the girls at the St. Stephens Day dance?
10. As time goes on, what becomes the most important thing in Moran's life?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Explain the difference between major and minor characters. Name two major characters and two minor characters. Explain why they fit into their specific categories with examples from the novel.
Essay Topic 2
The setting of Amongst Women plays a big role in the story itself. Describe the setting, both historically and geographically, and explain why it is so important to the novel and the development of the characters. Use examples from the novel to support your answer.
Essay Topic 3
Symbolism is used throughout the novel. The Rosary in particular was a recurring symbol. Define symbolism and give three different examples of what the Rosary may have symbolized. Support each example with evidence from the novel.
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