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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. Why is Frances expelled from school?
2. Where was Kathleen's lover David going to be sent during the war?
3. Which of the following medical ailments does James suffer from, after he learns of Frances's pregnancy?
4. Why does Mercedes turn down her university scholarship?
5. Where do France and Leo have sex?
Short Essay Questions
1. What leads Mercedes to believe Lily is a saint?
2. Why is Teresa Taylor fired from her job?
3. How does Mercedes feel about school?
4. Who is Ginger?
5. How does Frances react to her pregnancy?
6. Who is Jeanne?
7. How did Rose and Kathleen fall in love?
8. What light does Rose shed on the real father of Kathleen's babies?
9. How does Boutros die?
10. What truth does Frances finally reveal to Lily before she leaves for Mabou to give birth?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
The idea of demons and devils is ever present in the novel. First, describe James's demon. Where did the demon come from? What does it tempt him to do? How does James try to overcome his demon's power? Then, compare / contrast James's demon to Frances's devil. Where does Frances believe her devil came from? What does it tempt her to do? What do you think the presence of demons and devils symbolizes in the Piper family history? Be sure to include examples from the text to strengthen your arguments.
Essay Topic 2
Describe Materia's relationship with music as she grows up, particularly during the time of her marriage to James. What did music symbolize for Materia? During what times was Materia allowed to express herself through music? Then, compare / contrast Materia's life when she was allowed access to music with the times she was not allowed access to music. What aspects of Materia's life changed without music? What does this tell you about Materia as a character, and about the various relationships in her life? Be sure to include examples from the text to strengthen your arguments.
Essay Topic 3
In school, Kathleen is clearly ostracized by her peers. First, describe the type of student Kathleen was in school. What were her strengths? What were her weaknesses? Then, describe, with specific examples, the way Kathleen was treated in school. Why do you think she was treated this way? Do you think she deserved this type of treatment? Why or why not? Finally, who, if anyone, is to blame for Kathleen's maltreatment in school? Kathleen herself? The students? Or someone else? Be sure to include examples from the text to help strengthen your arguments.
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