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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. How many parties has Portia been to?
2. Who tells Portia that they will be sorry to see her go?
3. How did St. Quentin's words about trust and honor make Portia feel?
4. According to Eddie, why is their fight all Portia's fault?
5. What does Portia ask Daphne while they are walking in chapter 4?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
An author's own convictions often shine through in his/her work. At what points in the novel do you think Bowen is voicing her own opinions? How does she accomplish this? How effective is she in masking her own feelings with the voices of her characters? Be sure to cite specific examples from the text to support your thesis.
Essay Topic 2
Bowen utilizes foreshadowing throughout the novel; for example, in the warnings Portia received from others regarding her relationship with Eddie. How effective is Bowen's use of foreshadowing? Are there any other literary devices that would have been as effective in these situations? If so, what are they? Was the foreshadowing too obvious, or was it an effective tool for storytelling? Be sure to cite specific examples from the text to support your thesis.
Essay Topic 3
Portia's diary is a very important plot point. How did it tie the major characters together? What effect did it have on Portia's development into a woman? What problems did it cause with the people around Portia? Why do you think Bowen chose to use Portia's diary as one of the most important objects in the novel? Be sure to cite specific examples from the text to support your thesis.
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