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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What emotion does Elijah awaken in the narrator?

2. In talking to the narrator, what aspect of the event makes Mrs. Todd particularly emotional?

3. What does Mrs. Todd suggest they take for the trip?

4. Who does Mrs. Todd begin talking about Sant Bowden with?

5. What do the Bowdens do after dinner?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Dunnet is a seaside town surrounded by several islands. Discuss the various symbolic meanings of the islands mentioned in the book.

Essay Topic 2

At the beginning of the novel, the author states: "When one really knows a village like this and its surroundings, it is like becoming acquainted with a single person. The process of falling in love at first sight is as final as it is swift in such a case, but the growth of true friendship may be a lifelong affair." Reflect on this statement and explain how it relates to the novel as a whole.

Essay Topic 3

Explain how the author uses the Bowden family reunion to illustrate the importance of family to the people of New England.

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