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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 "1892-1893," who has recently graduated with a bachelor's degree?

2. In the chapter titled "1885-1886" where does Eliza go to work?

3. Who runs into Jennifer during the war in the chapter titled "1916-1924"?

4. In "1900-1902," who marries Sheldon Edwards?

5. Amid the financial worries in the chapter titled "1895-1896," what is there talk of establishing?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Johnny's response when Julia tells him she wants a divorce?

2. Explain the situation that leads to Ludwig's death.

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

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

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

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

7. Who does Melissa Patton marry, and why does she continue to work afterward?

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

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

10. 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?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Identify and discuss three points of foreshadowing from the novel. Did the author use foreshadowing effectively? Why or why not? Define foreshadowing in your essay as well.

Essay Topic 2

What interests and experiences of the author's own life might be drawn upon for inspiration in ...and Ladies of the Club? Explain your answers, giving an overview of the author's life.

Essay Topic 3

There are four points of view in which literature is written which are first person, third person objective, third person limited, and omniscient. Which point of view does the author use in this book? Is this the most effective point of view for this story? Why or why not?

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