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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. What major work does Larry begin?

2. What event occurs at the beginning of Part 1: Chapter 10?

3. How old is Larry?

4. Who is with Sally when Larry returns to the cottage?

5. In what department does Larry teach at the university?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the first year in Madison for Sally and Larry.

2. What work does Larry do?

3. What is Charity's model of an ideal marriage and how will it affect her own marriage to Sid?

4. How do the Morgans and Langs celebrate one of Larry's early literary successes?

5. Describe how the author introduces the reader to Larry Morgan at the beginning of the novel?

6. What does Charity learn about Larry and Sally as they talk?

7. In addition to the enthusiastic welcome, what else strikes Larry and Sally about Sid and Charity Lang?

8. What is the outcome of Sally's labor and delivery experience?

9. Explain the flashback the author uses to describe the beginning of Sid and Charity's courtship.

10. How are Sid and Charity described?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The theme of rescue will be an important one in the novel. How does the author begin to build this theme? Give examples of rescues throughout the book.

Essay Topic 2

Larry's job loss is an opportunity for Charity to work her connections to find him a job. Why is Larry open to Charity's help when her own husband rejects all her attempts to further his career? Explain.

Essay Topic 3

Explain how Charity wants to model her marriage and household after her mother's style. What are some of Charity's expectations? What happens when the expectations fall short?

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