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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 does Philippa want of Anne in Chapter 7 before they leave for break?

2. What are Marilla and Mrs. Lynde afraid of?

3. What place does Anne fall in love with at the end of Chapter 6?

4. What do the girls fail at doing in Chapter 16?

5. Who picks up Anne to drive her to the station?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the incident in regards to Anne's writing that occurs in Chapter 15?

2. Why does Philippa need reassurance about her appearance in Chapter 19?

3. Describe Philippa's personality.

4. How does Anne feel when she finds out about Billy's marriage to Nettie and why?

5. What does the twisting of Diana's ring symbolize?

6. What incident in Chapter 13 shows that Anne is in touch with children?

7. After the party in Chapter 2, who do Anne and Gilbert walk home with and why?

8. How do Anne and Priscilla finally get a sense of belonging in college?

9. What do Anne and Diana think about the future in regards to their friendship and what does it show about each character in Chapter 1?

10. Why does Patty decide to let the girls rent her home in Chapter 10 and what does this decision say about Anne?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Patty's Place is a very significant location in the novel. Discuss what Patty's Place is and how it almost becomes a character in the story. Why is it so important to the characters and the plot? How is Patty's Place introduced in the novel and what happens to it by the end? Be sure to use specific examples from the novel to support your claims.

Essay Topic 2

Foreshadowing is used often in many works of literature and it is also seen in this novel. Discuss what foreshadowing is and why it is important. Then discuss instances in the novel where foreshadowing is used. What is being foreshadowed and how? Why is it important for the reader to recognize this example as foreshadowing? Use as many instances of foreshadowing as possible as examples. Be sure to use specific examples from the novel to support your claims.

Essay Topic 3

Davy is a very important minor character in the novel. He is the tiny rebel with a conscience. Analyze Davy as a character. Who is he and what is his personality? How does he change throughout the novel? Why is he the way he is? What is his relationship with other characters and what does this indicate to the reader about him? Be sure to use specific examples from the novel to support your claims.

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