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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 is Eve doing when Benny asks her to put down a knife?
2. What funny thing does the Protestant Heather want to know about nuns?
3. What does Bill tell Jack about tickets for the dance?
4. Why will it be difficult for Benny and Eve to see each other in Dublin?
5. What does Nan tell her father she was afraid of his doing if he came to the hospital?
Short Essay Questions
1. What is the tragedy at the end of Chapter 3?
2. Explain why Benny is an only child.
3. How does Eve eventually find out about the extent of her injuries?
4. Why does Dr. Foley ask his son Jack to drive him to Knockglen?
5. Describe the meeting of Jack, Benny, and Nan at the hospital.
6. What do Eve and Heather talk about as they get better acquainted?
7. How does Benny learn the name of the driver of the car involved in the accident?
8. Why is Nan not really interested in the boys from school?
9. What does Benny learn about how Eve has lived all these years that Benny has pitied her?
10. What happens when Nan goes home after leaving the hospital?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Write an essay of at least two typed, double-spaced pages on My Recommendation for Circle of Friends. In your essay that either recommends the novel or not, be specific in your reasons. Deal with (1) the plot line and sub plots; (2) the development of the characters; and (3) the use of complications. After analyzing the story, put your recommendation at the end of the essay.
Essay Topic 2
Write an essay of at least two typed, double-spaced pages on Dealing With Death in Circle of Friends. First, describe how Kit needs Mother Francis' help to deal with the death of her son, Frank; and next, describe how Benny and Annabel deal with Eddie's death by depending on each other. Conclude with the part good friendships play during times of tragedy.
Essay Topic 3
Write an essay of at least two typed, double-spaced pages on Self Esteem. Your essay should be in two parts. First discuss how too much self esteem as in the case of Nan, can lead to disaster. The second part of the essay should focus on too little self esteem, like Benny, and how that causes insecurity and pain. Conclude the essay with a summary that recommends moderation in how one sees oneself.
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