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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. Who carries the burden of household chores in the novel?

2. What best describes Gwilym senior?

3. Who does Marged confuse Huw for in Chapter 15?

4. How does Huw's father react to him sneaking out to the union meeting?

5. What language does Huw speak at the National School?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Huw's first day at the National School.

2. Who is Mrs. Jenkins?

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

4. Describe the church incident in which Huw speaks out against Mr. Parry.

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

6. What injuries does Huw suffer from the fall into the river, and how long does he take to recover?

7. How does Gwilym senior react to Huw's first day at National School?

8. What causes Huw to start thinking for himself in his childhood?

9. Describe the wedding in Chapter 2.

10. Describe what happens to Marged in Chapter 15.

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

The colliery is the center of much trouble throughout the novel, and the conservative and passionate characters often butt heads about how to deal with the trouble. Describe the colliery situation. How is the theme of justice reflected in the novel? Who is passionate for justice and why? How does this character's passion for justice affect others? Make sure you answer each question with evidence from the novel.

Essay Topic 3

The characters in this novel experience significant emotional tension because of problems at the colliery. How is emotional tension displayed in the novel? Why is there emotional tension amongst the Morgans? How does each character cope with the tension and stress? Make sure you answer each question with evidence from the novel.

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