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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where is the lake house that Mrs. Small describes in Chapter 7, "Dottie's Bed and Breakfast"?
(a) Maine.
(b) New Hampshire.
(c) Massachusetts.
(d) Connecticut.

2. Who does Vicky say is going to college the next year in Chapter 6, "Sister"?
(a) Emily.
(b) Lila.
(c) June.
(d) Jennifer.

3. When did Mary's first husband find the letters to Paolo?
(a) Almost 10 years ago.
(b) Almost 5 years ago.
(c) Almost 3 years ago.
(d) Almost 20 years ago.

4. On what nights of the week does Lucy usually call Pete?
(a) Mondays.
(b) Sundays.
(c) Saturdays.
(d) Thursdays.

5. What is the name of the woman that David Sewell first married?
(a) Mary.
(b) Louisa.
(c) Isa.
(d) Jenna.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the narrator describe Annie Appleby's family being "encased by" in Chapter 8, "Snow-Blind" (214)?

2. In Chapter 7, "Dottie's Bed and Breakfast," Dottie recalls going where to visit a distant relative when she was a child?

3. With whom did Mary's first husband have an affair?

4. What did a theater director once tell Annie Appleby protects her?

5. How long is the drive to Chicago from Amgash said to be in Chapter 6, "Sister"?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does the rug symbolize in Chapter 6, "Sister"?

2. How would you describe the relationship between Vicky and Lucy Barton?

3. What does Dottie tell Dr. Small as he checks out in Chapter 7, "Dottie's Bed and Breakfast"? How does he respond?

4. Describe the main character in Chapter 7, "Dottie's Bed and Breakfast."

5. Describe the narrative style in Chapter 6, "Sister."

6. How is the theme of social class explored in Chapter 7, "Dottie's Bed and Breakfast"?

7. How would you describe the relationship between Lucy and Pete Barton?

8. Why is the story of Kathy Nicely significant in Chapter 5, "Mississippi Mary"?

9. What are the circumstances of Lucy's departure in Chapter 6, "Sister"?

10. What truths of Annie's father and Charlene's father are revealed in Chapter 8, "Snow-Blind"?

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