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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. When Clive and Harry join Edward and Joshua on the porch, what does Clive tell Harry about?

2. What does Clive feel is important in life?

3. After Edward's confession about the doll, where does Clive suggest they all go?

4. Who stands alone and still on the porch for a long time while everyone is inside?

5. What does Clive predict will cause Betty to have some excitement in the near future?

Short Essay Questions

1. Betty proposes the idea of buying a large house for everyone to live in. What is the purpose of Betty wanting to do this?

2. Why does Martin say it's difficult being married to Victoria?

3. How does Maud's warning Clive to pay more attention to Betty foreshadow Betty's reaction to Harry's arrival?

4. What does the park symbolize?

5. Why would Joshua be rude to Betty?

6. Why wouldn't Clive believe Edward when he blames Joshua for destroying the doll?

7. What does the bringing of Martin into the ritual represent?

8. What evidence is provided that Clive and Betty's marriage is in trouble?

9. Clive believes it is unsafe for anyone to leave the house. What does this tell the audience about the environment in which the characters live?

10. Mrs. Saunders asks Joshua, if his "arm aches and whether he minds beating his own people." What does this comment imply about Mrs. Saunders' opinion on Joshua?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Mothering and nurture is a theme in the story. Pick any two mothers and compare their parenting style. How are they different? How are they the same? How is their relationship with their children? Does the relationship they have with their children correlate to their parenting techniques? Explain your answer.

Essay Topic 2

How does society impact the plot? Identify an event in Cloud 9 that demonstrates an impact or view from the social component. How did society influence this event?

Essay Topic 3

Confusion is a major internal conflict many of the characters struggle with. Which character do you believe is the most confused? Why are they the most confused? What are they confused about? Are they able to resolve their confusion by the end of the story? If so, what decision do they come to?

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