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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. Where does Christina meet the boyfriend she has in "1878"?

2. In "1877," who does the pregnant, ill woman's husband want to call?

3. In "1877," which character is told to start saving for her own old age?

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

5. Who is elected to serve as the club's first corresponding secretary and treasurer?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Which charter member has a family member who opposes her membership in the club? Who opposes and what is the complaint?

3. How do Doug and Barbara's approach to dealing with Doug's aunts differ?

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

5. What discovery makes Anne and Sally begin to like Rhoda McKinney?

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

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

8. Who discovers Miss Pinney is dead? Where is she found?

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

10. Why won't Mr. McCune call John to check on his ill wife?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What is the difference between conflict and crisis in a novel? How are they similar? Also relate the differences and similarities specifically to ...and Ladies of the Club.

Essay Topic 2

Define exposition and discuss the exposition of this novel. What does the reader learn from the exposition in ...and Ladies of the Club? Is the information consistent throughout the book, or does it change? Explain your answer and reasoning.

Essay Topic 3

What is the difference between tone and mood? What was the tone of this novel? What was the mood of it? Was it consistent throughout, or did it vary? Define the terms tone and mood and use examples from the text to support your thoughts.

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