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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. At the bakery building, on what floor is Joseph's office?

2. What day of the week does Isaac think that Joseph tells his secretary, Mrs. Simons, about Florence's death?

3. What time of day was Hyram born?

4. How old is Esther?

5. How many children do Isaac's parents have?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the history behind Stuart's father's hotel?

2. What was Joseph's relationship with Anna's mother?

3. Where did Isaac go and what did he do when he left Alliance?

4. What do Joseph and Esther do after Florence's graveside service?

5. Who is Anna?

6. Why is Stuart frustrated that his father pulled him from the States Avenue lifeguard stand?

7. Three days after Florence dies, who does Joseph realize need to know that she is gone?

8. When did Isaac's parents arrive in Alliance, and why did they struggle there?

9. How is Joseph's bread factory laid out?

10. What does Esther decide about telling Fannie that Florence has died?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Stuart is a lifeguard, even though he could work for his father who owns a large hotel. Why does Stuart not work for his father? Why does he not want to be involved in his father’s business?

Essay Topic 2

Metaphors and similes are figures of speech that are used to make comparisons between things. Metaphors seem to imply an equal comparison, while similes seem to imply a similarity between two things. Does the author use more metaphors or similes in the novel? How does the use of metaphors or similes help readers comprehend concepts? How does the use of metaphors or similes help readers make the writing more interesting?

Essay Topic 3

Fannie and Florence argued the last time they were together. Why did the women argue? What is revealed about their relationship through their argument? How would you describe their relationship?

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