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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 happened to Emily when her father would say "I say unto you?"

2. What happened to all the girls who weren't hopeful?

3. Where was Emily going when she left her father for the first time?

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

5. Why doesn't Emily feel lonely when her family goes to church?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What does Emily do when she meets with Mr. Billings and how does he respond?

3. What was it very difficult to do in relation to Emily's father and why was he the only member of the family allowed to do?

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

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

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

7. How does Emily describe the orchard?

8. What would Emily's father do that would floor Emily?

9. How does Emily describe the time her family, including her mother, all lived together?

10. How does Emily describe the house and her garden?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

This is a one person play. Do you feel the author was able to develop the other characters mentioned in the play through the character of Emily? Do you think the play would have been more effective or less effective with more characters? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

How do Emily's parents differ? In what way are they typical parents? In what way are they significantly different from typical parents?

Essay Topic 3

Do you believe Emily sees herself in the same way as the audience? Why or why not? How would you describe Emily?

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