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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 Anne say about being a bridesmaid three times?

2. How does Anne shock herself in Chapter 38?

3. What does Roy send to Anne?

4. Whom does Anne encounter in Chapter 23?

5. Why does Gilbert ask Anne to wait three years?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why is Anne a little selfish in Chapter 29 and where is she?

3. How does Gilbert know he must try to propose to Anne again?

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

5. What does Anne think about Roy when they meet in Chapter 25?

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

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

8. What does Aunt Jimsie lecture Philippa about in Chapter 25 and why? What does it show about Aunt Jimsie?

9. Why does Anne think Gilbert has lost his feelings of love for her?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

A major theme in the novel is about growing up and maturing. Discuss what this means and how it is portrayed in the novel. Include specific characters and how he or she has or has not matured throughout the course of the novel and in what ways. Be sure to use specific examples from the novel to support your claims.

Essay Topic 2

There are several females 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 she has changed throughout the novel. Be sure to use specific examples from the novel to support your claims.

(a) Aunt Jamesina

(b) Diana

(c) Marilla

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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