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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. How old does Huw turn in Chapter 12?

2. Who takes clothing, bedding, and kitchen supplies to Mrs. Beynon?

3. Who promises to never leave home?

4. What happens to the murderer in Chapter 17?

5. What happens to Marged in Chapter 15?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Huw describe his childhood?

2. How does Huw's experience with Marged affect him?

3. How does the valley govern itself (i.e., upon what principles)?

4. What happens to Beth in Chapter 6?

5. What happens to Owen's love for Marged and why?

6. Who is Mrs. Jenkins?

7. Describe what happens to Marged in Chapter 15.

8. Why is Davy upset in Chapter 2?

9. Describe Ianto.

10. How do Huw's brothers react to the trouble that brews at the colliery early on in the novel?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Love is a theme that is reflected throughout this novel in many ways. How is the theme of love reflected in the novel? How does Huw view love in this novel? Make sure you answer each question with evidence from the novel.

Essay Topic 2

Huw seems to have a good relationship with everyone, and this is probably due to his personality. Describe Huw's personality. How does Huw's personality influence the personalities of those around him? How does his personality affect his relationship with others? Make sure you answer each question with evidence from the novel.

Essay Topic 3

Strikes plague the valleys throughout the whole novel. How does the valley transform when the Three Valleys strike occurs? How does the Morgan family handle the downfall of the valley? How does the community handle the downfall? Make sure you answer each question with evidence from the novel.

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