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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 Hollis buy in Boston in Chapter 12?

2. What does March imagine smelling as she talks to Richard in Chapter 12?

3. What does Gwen smell from inside the house?

4. Which character cries in his or her sleep?

5. What does Louise ask her daughter to order to drink at the Lyon?

Short Essay Questions

1. What did Judith show March about catching a fox?

2. Why is March hesitating about moving in with Hollis?

3. What does Susie learn on her trip to Florida?

4. Describe the front of Alan's house as Gwen approaches it for the first time.

5. What are some of the recipes that Richard tried out with his assistant?

6. Describe what happened the first time Ken saw Belinda in the road.

7. What is Hollis doing to prepare Guardian Farm for March's arrival?

8. What does Louise remember about Thanksgiving dinners with Judith Dale?

9. What does Hollis want to do in old Mr. Cooper's parlor?

10. What are the signs that people in Jenkintown look at in when trying to predict winter weather?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Gwen has long wanted to be responsible for herself, but once she is, "her situation now brings her to tears." Explain why.

Essay Topic 2

In Chapter 12, Hollis points out how Judith wore the emerald ring as a wedding ring. March later switches the emerald to her left hand. Discuss the symbolism of the emerald ring in "Here on Earth."

Essay Topic 3

While with Hollis, March realizes that for Hollis, "there is no measuring love, other than all or nothing." Explain this statement.

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