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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. What is Sally's crippling disease near the end of the book?
2. In "1886," who dies in childbirth?
3. In the chapter titled "1909," who remarries someone who won't demand any of the marital bed "business?"
4. Who begins stopping by Anne's house after school?
5. In the chapter titled "1894-1895," who refuses to bathe regularly?
Short Essay Questions
1. After Sally's death, who moves in with Anne and why?
2. What is Johnny's response when Julia tells him she wants a divorce?
3. At first, Anne suspected Jessamine's son was fathered by John. Then she realized the date of John's trip and the birth of Jessamine's son were not connected. What does Anne learn when Jessamine moves to Waynesboro?
4. What does Tucker realize about his own parents' relationship and their divorce when he becomes an adult?
5. Explain the circumstances that lead to John's death. How does he die?
6. Why does Anne cut herself off from all but superficial friendships, and when does she change that attitude?
7. Explain the situation that drives Christina's son Blair away from Waynesboro.
8. How does Sally deal with becoming more crippled with arthritis?
9. How does Julia feel during her pregnancy, and what choice does she make after giving birth?
10. How does Julia use her baby to refuse social dictates?
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
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 3
What is the primary theme of ...and Ladies of the Club? How does the author present this theme? How does the theme develop throughout the novel?
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