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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 reason did Amanda say the church, that the Candelabrum came from, was destroyed for?

2. What did Jim see while in Chicago that was what future America will be like?

3. What does Amanda call the powder puffs she puts in Laura's dress at the bosom area?

4. What refreshment does Amanda bring in to Laura and Jim?

5. Where does Amanda say that the Candelabrum came from?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Jim stat might have happened to the light bill Amanda gave to Tom?

2. What sights in Chicago does Jim talk about?

3. What does Amanda say about the supper that has been prepared?

4. What does Amanda have Jim do while her and Tom are clearing the table and doing dishes?

5. Why does Amanda say that she is rejuvenated that night?

6. What does Jim tell Laura about being old-fashioned?

7. When Amanda is getting Laura ready what does she say that Laura couldn't possibly be satisfied with?

8. What does Amanda do when the lights go off?

9. What does Amanda tell Jim he has been good for?

10. What does Jim warn Tom about referring to the conversation with Mr. Mendoza?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

When Tom is telling Amanda that Jim is coming over she begins to question him about Jim and if he drinks. Amanda tells Jim that old maids are better off than wives of drunkards. Taking into consideration the time and place do you think that Amanda is right? What would have been the difference between the life of an old maid and the life of a drunkards wife?

Essay Topic 2

Jim breaks the unicorn in Amanda's glass collection. She says that it may be a blessing because now that one can fit in with the horses and won't be all alone. Do you think that this is a reflection of what Jim did to Amanda? Do you think that he has chipped away the part of her that kept her separate from the others like her? What makes you think that?

Essay Topic 3

Would the family had been better off if Jim had not come to dinner? Would Tom have stayed longer even though he had already paid his dues to The Union of Merchant Seamen? What makes you think this?

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