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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 Philippa studying Chapter 27?

2. Who is Fred Wright?

3. What news does Anne hear that disheartens her in Chapter 26?

4. Who continues to court in Chapter 34?

5. How does Anne surprise her family?

Short Essay Questions

1. What advice does Anne give to Janet and is it effective?

2. In Chapter 37, what actions of Anne's are signs that she has feelings for Gilbert?

3. Describe the difference between Marilla and Mrs. Lynde's reactions to hearing about Anne's refusal to Gilbert's proposal.

4. Why is Anne confused about Janet and John's relationship?

5. Why is Janet crying in Chapter 33?

6. What do we learn about Philippa in Chapter 24?

7. Why is Anne herself shocked when she rejects Roy's proposal?

8. What shows the depth of Philippa's character and her change in personality and values in Chapter 27?

9. What foreshadows Anne finally admitting her true feelings about Gilbert?

10. How does Anne show signs of maturing in Chapter 34?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

There are several males in the novel who help in moving the plot forward. Choose one of the following characters to fully analyze. Be sure to discuss the character's personality, relationship with others, and how he has changed throughout the novel. Be sure to use specific examples from the novel to support your claims.

(a) Roy

(b) Jonas

(c) John Douglas

Essay Topic 2

One particularly interesting relationship is the relationship between Anne and Davy. Sometimes Anne is like a sister to Davy, other times like a mother. Discuss the relationship between these two. How are they like brother and sister? How are they like mother and son? What does how Anne interacts with Davy tell us about her? What does how Davy interacts with Anne tell us about him? Be sure to use specific examples from the novel to support your claims.

Essay Topic 3

Philippa is a new character introduced in the novel whom the reader knows was not from Anne's childhood. But she quickly becomes an important part of Anne's life. Discuss and analyze Philippa's character. What is her personality and quirks? What are her flaws and her interests? How does she interact with other characters and what does it say about her? Be sure to use specific examples from the novel to support your claims.

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