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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. Stella tells O'Hara that she received a gift from her mother that was wrapped around what?

2. Why does Stella miss a rehearsal after going on an errand with Geoffrey?

3. In the opening of Chapter 8, who is released from the hospital?

4. What does Rose find in Stella's ankle sock?

5. Who attacks Meredith and gives him a bloody nose?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Dawn give Bunny an envelope at the train station?

2. Who is not feeling festive with Christmas approaching and why?

3. What are the two questions that Lily asks Stella, which leads to Stella telling her to shut up?

4. What does Richard think about the situation with Dawn?

5. What is the third production in the book that the company will put on, and who will play the lead?

6. How does O'Hara feel about Stella?

7. What has happened since Hilary received Meredith's telegram?

8. Where does Uncle Vernon get invited to three days before Christmas, and who invites him?

9. Where does O'Hara stay while in Liverpool?

10. What does Geoffrey say to Meredith at the after-party regarding how he is feeling about their relationship?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe how a bath is drawn at the point in time of the novel in Liverpool. The author goes to great lengths to describe how this process was extremely hard work compared to modern day baths where you just turn on the water. How does the author taking time out to address this help the reader become part of the time period and setting of the book?

Essay Topic 2

Stella remains unattached and unemotional about most major events in her life. Cite specific examples from the book that tell of these events.

Essay Topic 3

Uncle Vernon understands Stella better then anyone else in the book. Write about the ways that only Uncle Vernon understands Stella. Use specific examples from the book to support your answers.

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