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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. About how old was Emily when Austin finished law school?

2. Why does Emily say that she wears white all of the time?

3. How does Emily think her father felt about Austin?

4. What did Emily believe would happen if Austin did not turn around to see her as he was leaving in the coach?

5. What does Emily say her neighbors do to try and get a look at her?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Emily's rationale for not wanting to cross out passages?

2. Why does Emily get rid of all of her drafts?

3. How does Emily describe the orchard?

4. How does Emily say her mother felt about her?

5. What was exciting to Emily about an article she read in The Atlantic Monthly?

6. What does Emily indicate is the highest form of art?

7. What does Emily find amusing about her upcoming school year during the flashback?

8. What did Emily and some of the other girls at her school form and what was the first thing they were going to do?

9. How does Emily describe her relationship with Vinnie and how does Vinnie take care of Emily?

10. How does Emily feel about Jennie after the death of her mother and what are Emily's views on death?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Do you believe Emily handles the disappointment well? Do you think there were other steps she could have taken to achieve her goals? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

Emily indicates that she believes the truth is always slanted. Why do you think she says that? Do you agree with her? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

Why do you think Emily treats her neighbors in the way she does? Do you think she is fair to do this? Why or why not?

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