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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following people are not mentioned by John as being in May's chamber as she lay dying in Chapter 5?

2. What does John say that causes May to say "don't, don't" in Chapter 5?

3. Complete the sentence: "I thought of _______ things, between which it was difficult to choose; and so must you have done."

4. What does John say his illumination of his love for May blazed to in Chapter 6?

5. What is the first thing John asks May in regards to learning more about her opinion of his secret in Chapter 4?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Examine the character John Marcher in the book. What role might the author be hoping for this character to represent in terms of society in the book?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the role of grief in the book. What does grief represent to the characters in the book?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the author's use of point of view in the book. What reasons might he have for presenting the characters' point of view in this way?

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