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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. Whom does Mr. McCune soon marry?

2. In "1875-1876," who spurs the purchase of the Waynesboro college?

3. To whom does Kate leave her house in her suicide note?

4. What are the Gardiner sisters' names?

5. Who plans to teach in Waynesboro to repay her college debt?

Short Essay Questions

1. Where does the club operate its library from while it begins raising funds? How is the library staffed?

2. Discuss the situation around Kate's death in the chapter titled "1870."

3. What is Ludwig's concern when hiring an overseer of the mill? Why does he hire one despite his concern?

4. What happens when a doctor finally examines Mrs. McCune?

5. Where and when is the first meeting of the club held?

6. In the first chapter titled "1868," whom do Sally and Anne visit to invite into the club? Why do those invited choose to accept the invitation?

7. Who are the first officers of the Waynesboro Women's Club?

8. How does Amanda's mother respond when Amanda offers to take care of her?

9. What is Miss Pinney's habit, and how does the club try to regulate it?

10. Where does Amanda attend college, and how does she plan to pay for her degree?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write a character description of Julia. Was she a major character or minor one? Support your answer with specific evidence form the story and be sure to include definitions of major and minor character.

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the main characters of this book. Who was the protagonist, and what separates that character from the other main characters?

Essay Topic 3

Compare and contrast Anne and Sally as major characters in ...and Ladies of the Club.

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