2. In the chapter titled "1913," what natural disaster in the area causes the families to worry about loved ones cut off in other parts of the region?

3. Who invites Belinda on a picnic after she recovers from her illness?

4. Where does Melissa Patton work?

5. Who is elected as club president to fill the resignation in the chapter titled "1916-1924"?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why doesn't Julia give an immediate response to Johnny's marriage proposal?

2. What advice does Anne give Tucker when he tells her that he and Jennifer plan to be married? What does she base her advice on?

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

4. Christina met her husband while acting in a play. How does Christina feel about plays when Arianna runs away?

5. How does Julia use her baby to refuse social dictates?

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

7. 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?

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

9. What does Julia admit when she tells Johnny she wants a divorce? Why didn't she ask for a divorce sooner?

10. How does Amanda feel when Arianna runs away from home?

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.