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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 age was Huw's mother when she met his father?
2. Who does Huw find when he comes back home after sneaking out to the union meeting?
3. What is Bronwen's father's name?
4. How old is Bronwen in the present time?
5. What happens to Beth when hiking home in bad weather?
Short Essay Questions
1. How do Huw's brothers react to the trouble that brews at the colliery early on in the novel?
2. How does Huw's experience with Marged affect him?
3. How does Gwilym make his relationship with Beth clear in Chapter 12?
4. What causes Huw to start thinking for himself in his childhood?
5. Why is Davy upset in Chapter 2?
6. Who is Mrs. Jenkins?
7. Describe how Beth and Gwilym met.
8. What does Gwilym senior think of unions early on in the novel?
9. Describe Huw's relationship with his father in Chapter 5?
10. Describe the church incident in which Huw speaks out against Mr. Parry.
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Huw's relationship with his father is prominent in the novel. Describe Huw and Gwillym senior, and cite their similarities and differences. How does Huw see Gwillym? How does Gwillym view his son? How do their views affect the way they interact? Make sure you answer each question with evidence from the novel.
Essay Topic 2
Religion is a prominent theme throughout "How Green Was My Valley". How is the theme of religion reflected in the story? How is religion used to manipulate another person, and why? How does religion play a role in the valley? Make sure you answer each question with evidence from the novel.
Essay Topic 3
The murder of Delys Pritchard makes up a dark period in the history of the valley. The way it is dealt with shows the morals of the valley. How does the community react to Delys Pritchard's murder, and how do they find the murderer? How does the community react to any outside help (ie, the police)? How are the themes of morality and revenge reflected? Make sure you answer each question with evidence from the novel.
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