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

Short Answer Questions

1. What emotion prompts Joanna to take such drastic measures once the engagement is broken off?

2. Why does Mrs. Todd compare Sant Bowden to the sprig?

3. Who does the narrator ask to take her to Shell-Heap Island in Chapter 15?

4. What does the narrator notice about Elijah's house?

5. What happens at the last minute before Joanna's wedding?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Using several examples, discuss the role of death in the novel.

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

What role does storytelling play in the novel? Please give specific examples from the book.

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