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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 the chapter titled "1914-1916," what war is affecting America?

2. In the chapter titled "1894-1895," who marries Randy Lichtenstein, a young attorney?

3. Who gives birth to a fourth daughter in "1886-1887"?

4. In the chapter titled "1885-1886," how old is Sally?

5. What kills Johnny?

Short Essay Questions

1. Explain the situation that drives Christina's son Blair away from Waynesboro.

2. Whom does Julia decide to marry when she is living in California? Why does she want to marry him?

3. How does Julia feel during her pregnancy, and what choice does she make after giving birth?

4. In the chapter titled "1892," what does Sheldon fear regarding his youngest child?

5. How do Anne and John differ in their beliefs in life after death?

6. Why does Anne cut herself off from all but superficial friendships, and when does she change that attitude?

7. Who does Sally, on her deathbed, send for and why?

8. How do Johnny and John split their medical cases?

9. What does Theresa's family realize when her book is published? How does her family respond?

10. How does Sally deal with becoming more crippled with arthritis?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Name and discuss three historical events or actual locations that exist in real life and were mentioned in the book. What role does each event play in the book?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the author's writing experience and his successes of this book and others.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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