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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. Where does Selina go with Rachel Fine?

2. What does Clive say about mothers?

3. How does Silla react to Deighton's news about his new devotion to Father Peace?

4. What does Selina do at the recital?

5. How does Silla manage to evict Suggie?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Clive's relationship with his mother teach Selina about her own relationship with her mother?

2. Why does Selina finally leave Clive?

3. As Selina gains more life experience with other mothers such as Clive's and Mrs. Benton, what does she realize?

4. How does Selina's manner of dress following her father's death reflect her inner emotional state?

5. Why does Selina seclude herself and refuse to go out following her father's death?

6. Why does Selina call her mother "Hitler"?

7. Why does Selina go to her first Association meeting?

8. How does Father Peace upset Selina rather than make her feel welcome?

9. How does Selina know that her father is truly lost to her family?

10. After Miss Mary dies, Selina dances and laughs with Suggie. What do those actions convey to Selina about herself?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe and analyze the ways in which Selina is innocent and how she gains knowledge. Connect those ideas to major themes in the book. In other words, identify the areas in which Selina is innocent, and track her journey into a more knowledgeable status in the area(s) that you cite. What themes do those topics illuminate?

Essay Topic 2

Which character maintains the best and most useful and productive attitude toward the life that they lead? Make a case for your choice, and support with evidence from the book.

Essay Topic 3

Analyze and discuss Miss Thompson's role in the book. What character(s) can be contrasted or compared to her? Connect your comparison or contrast if any, to a major theme within the book.

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