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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. Who puts the children to bed the night after the Coronation?

2. What does Nell give Jack when he goes off to war?

3. Where is Bunty's first fiance from?

4. Who is accused of dawdling at the table?

5. What does Bunty bake after their errands in Chapter One?

Short Essay Questions

1. How is Bunty treated at Sunday School after missing the outing?

2. What happens to Frederick Barker?

3. How does Bunty feel about working in the pet shop?

4. Describe Mrs. Carter.

5. What happens to Lawrence?

6. How are the babies fed?

7. What causes Nell to faint in Footnote (ii)?

8. Describe the movie Jack and Nell went to when he was home on leave.

9. Why is Bunty "torn" at the beginning of Chapter Three?

10. What made Nell cry on her honeymoon?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Several times throughout the novel, Ruby says, "I am a precious jewel. I am a drop of blood. I am Ruby Lennox." What is the significance of these sentences, and why are they repeated throughout the book?

Essay Topic 2

What is the meaning of a "bottom drawer"?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss Akinson's use of footnotes in "Behind the Scenes at the Museum." How do they contribute to the story? Why do you think she chose to include this information in this way?

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