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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 Nan tell Jack she is going?

2. Why does Jack pull of the road on the way to take Benny to Knockglen?

3. Why does Benny go to work at the shop?

4. What is the close call Jack and Nan have in Knockglen?

5. Who finds out when Mother Clare is leaving Knockglen?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Emily find in Nan's room that indicates her ambition to join high society?

2. How does Sean manipulate an invitation to the Hogan's house for Christmas?

3. What does Nan do when she is sure she is pregnant?

4. What do Benny and Annabel learn about the lawyer?

5. What does Benny learn from Eve about where Jack and Nan went for their trysts.

6. Why are Eve and Benny not happy with Nan's seeing Simon?

7. What is the resolution for Benny at the end of the novel?

8. What advice does Dr. Johnson give Annabel when Eddie dies and why does he give it?

9. What do Heather and Benny do when Benny finds her at the cottage?

10. How does Jack show his naivety after being at the cottage three times with Nan?

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 The Influence of Younger Generations. First, deal with the character of Clodagh and how she impacts Peggy Pine's business which, in turn, changes business in other establishments. Next, deal with her impact on Benny whose life is changed by wearing Clodagh's low cut gown. Finally, show how Clodagh and Fonzie begin to break down prejudices by wearing Clodagh's fashions. Conclude with an observation about how towns tend to dry up when all the young generation leaves.

Essay Topic 2

Write an essay of at least two typed, double-spaced pages on the value of Loyalty Among Friends. Divide the essay into three main points--the need for friends; the effects of disloyalty among friends; and what is gained by being loyal to a friend.

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay of at least two typed, double-spaced pages on Negative Effects of Stern Religion. Mother Clare is your example for this essay. (1) Note Mother Clare's opinion that Mother Francis is too lenient with Eve. (2) Point out Eve's dislike for Mother Clare, even trying to deal with her as a Wise Woman should. (3) Discuss how Mother Clare's sternness appears to be motivated to some extent by jealousy. Conclude your essay with a discussion about how unwillingness to compromise drives wedges between people.

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