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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 job was Kate given?

2. What kinds of trees were stunted?

3. How does Kate describe David's home?

4. What did Kate forget?

5. What primarily occupies David's time?

Short Essay Questions

1. What kinds of images were evoked with the thought of removing Kate's dress?

2. What was the difference between Dave and Anatole in the morning?

3. What about the hole made Kate fearful?

4. What impresses Kate about David?

5. Describe Kate's personality.

6. How does David describe Kate's presence on stage?

7. What missed opportunities is Dave talking about on page 81?

8. How did Kate feel about Elsie?

9. How did Kate view the collapse of her marriage?

10. What did David note about Elsie's gun?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare and contrast David and Kate. Explain how they are suited for one another romantically, and how they differ from each other. Would you have thought that these two types of personalities would get along? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

How is this novel a typical romance? Compare it to the plot outlines of at least two other romance novels. How are they similar? How are they different?

Essay Topic 3

Try to provide a reason why some people are work-a-holics. In what ways can working too hard contribute to a shorter life span? What kinds of health defects can occur from not taking proper care of oneself? Explain some ways people reduce stress after working very hard.

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