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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which character is apathetic at the party?
(a) The woman who feels disrespected.
(b) A group of children.
(c) The man who talks about the children disrespectfully.
(d) Mrs. Otis.

2. What is Rose instructed to deliver as part of her job?
(a) A sleigh.
(b) A cup of coffee.
(c) A potted plant.
(d) A flower.

3. What is the name of Daniel's doctor who recommends that he move?
(a) Creek.
(b) Heinbachen.
(c) Tellenbach.
(d) Sampson.

4. What addiction does Hugh have?
(a) Alcohol.
(b) Hand washing.
(c) Drugs.
(d) Gambling.

5. Which word best describes Sue?
(a) Shy.
(b) Arrogant.
(c) Vain.
(d) Insane.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who died in the car accident Pansy was in?

2. What is Mr. Oliphant's occupation?

3. What happened to Jessie's father?

4. When does Daniel's illness return?

5. Where do Malcolm and Victoria go for a retreat?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Rose interested in Lucius?

2. What does the sleigh that May sees from the window represent?

3. How is Tippy self-interested?

4. How can the reader understand Pansy's pain and suffering?

5. How are Sue and Ramona different and yet alike?

6. How can the reader rationalize Pansy's fear of surgery?

7. Compare Laura and Ada to Jessie.

8. What goal do both Malcolm and Victoria take on?

9. Describe Rhoda's childhood.

10. In what way is the story about Mrs. Otis a feminist piece?

(see the answer keys)

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