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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. Audrey is sitting where, as she is wearing the uncomfortable wool?

2. How many friends are gathered in a room as the novel opens?

3. Merit's last name is what?

4. Shortly before what holiday Slip learns that her brother has enlisted in the military?

5. In what location does the novel open?

Short Essay Questions

1. How is Kari conflicted about being a mother?

2. What secrets is Faith hiding from the others?

3. In this section, Kari adopts her niece's baby girl. What are your views of adoption, in general?

4. Do the women in the story appear to be close, in the prologue?

5. How does hiding things in her hair make Merit feel?

6. Faith narrates the prologue. What is the significance of Faith's name, as it seems to relate to the book?

7. Describe what the five friends are doing, as the book opens.

8. Do you think that Merit is strong or weak?

9. Why does Audrey's ability upset Faith?

10. Describe Audrey's unique gift that is discussed in this section.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In the story, Kari adopts her nieces baby. Using several examples from various points in the story, discuss the impact the adoption of Julia has on Kari and her family, as the story progresses. Also, write a short description of how you would have handled Julia's adoption, if you were Kari.

Essay Topic 2

By the end of the novel, a couple of the women have gotten divorced.

Part 1. What are the reasons that the women divorced their husbands and do you agree with their reasoning? Why or why not?

Part 2. In real life, do you think divorce is sometimes a good idea or would you choose one mate and stay with them no matter what? Give at least two hypothetical situations or examples to support your answer.

Essay Topic 3

Many characters in the story feel ashamed or guilty about their actions at various points.

Part 1. Choose a character and write about a situation where you feel that character was right to feel ashamed or guilty and why.

Part 2. Choose a character and write about a situation where you feel that character was wrong to feel ashamed or guilty and why.

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