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

Short Answer Questions

1. Agnes believes that it is a man's responsibility to determine the moral route of a marriage and the woman _________________________.

2. What do the women in the household tell Tobias about the way he handled the situation?

3. How does Agnes refer to Julia's marriages?

4. With whom does Julia verbally tangle?

5. What is Julia's appearance when she returns to the living room?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Alcohol takes on an almost human persona in this story. What is this literary technique called? Cite examples that support this position.

Essay Topic 2

Project into the future ten years and write a brief synopsis for the lives of Tobias, Agnes, Julia, Claire, Harry and Edna. Be sure to include emotional states as well as physical characteristics, geographic locations, work, hobbies, socialization, etc.

Essay Topic 3

The author uses some important instances of flashbacks in the story. Explain what a flashback is and cite at least two making sure to explain what makes each a flashback.

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