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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. How did Will lose Isobel's money?

2. How old is Rhoda?

3. What is the name of Daniel's doctor who recommends that he move?

4. What happened to Jessie's father?

5. What is Dr. Reinmuth?

Short Essay Questions

1. Compare Laura and Ada to Jessie.

2. In what ways is Mr. Oliphant strong?

3. How is Tippy self-interested?

4. How is independence a theme in the story about Lily and Isobel?

5. What does Abby fear and why?

6. Describe Rhoda's childhood.

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

8. How does the woman with Mr. Oliphant feel about him?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

A common theme in Stafford's stories is that nothing is constant. Love, illness, and emotions waver. How is this true in 3 of Stafford's stories?

Essay Topic 2

How is conforming to meet society's standards a theme throughout the stories in this book?

Essay Topic 3

How does Stafford use names to embody the character's mannerisms, emotional state, or actions?

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