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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. In "1873-1874," who is accused of mismanagement?

2. Why does the college open its entire lawn for the 1868 graduation?

3. In "1877," what is Anne going to pick up in the country?

4. How many children does the new lawyer in "1872" have?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Discuss John's decision regarding treatment of Zack's injury.

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

4. Explain how the ladies' college in Waynesboro gets sold.

5. What is the situation that leads to Eliza working at her father's law office?

6. What is ironic about John telling Anne that the family needs her "undivided attention"?

7. Why does Anne encourage John to go on a trip with Ludwig? Whom does he meet on the trip?

8. What does John tell Anne about Mr. McCune's delay in contacting a doctor for his wife?

9. Discuss the living arrangements of the Lowreys, the Rauchs, and Dr. Blair once the Waynesboro college is sold.

10. Who starts the Waynesboro Women's Club, and whom do they recruit to join?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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

Essay Topic 2

Define rising action as an element of plot. Discuss in detail the rising action in...and Ladies of the Club. How does the author present it? How does the rising action flow? How does the rising action add to the suspense of the story?

Essay Topic 3

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

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