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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 does Catherine believe Christmas carols celebrate?

2. How does Catherine describe her the song?

3. Which of the following is not an accurate description of how Catherine feels about leaving the hospital?

4. How does her father react to the news that she won't be coming home for Christmas?

5. Who are many of Catherine's memories tied to?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Catherine think about when she can't get to sleep for a long time?

2. Why does Catherine decide she shouldn't pray to God?

3. What happens when Catherine and Cranny are sewing or making hot water for tea?

4. What does Catherine realize she is doing when she hears herself talking about how lovely her daughter is?

5. How does Catherine describe Dave's work and how does she feel about it?

6. What does Catherine learn about St. Cecilia and how does it affect her?

7. What excuse does Dave give to Catherine for not coming to see her and Anna in the hospital?

8. What does Catherine remember happening between her and her parents and what does she do because of it during her postgraduate year in Glasgow?

9. What does Catherine tell Liz was the reason for her phone call?

10. What does Catherine remember her mother telling her about Catherine's birth?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What is Miss Bingham's real purpose in Catherine's life? How does Catherine repay Miss Bingham? Do you believe Catherine treats Miss Bingham well? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

In what ways is Catherine isolated? Does she isolate herself? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

What does the title of the novel have to do with the plot and ideas introduced in the novel? Do you believe it is a good title? Why or why not?

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