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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 wins the boxing match that Huw goes to watch?

2. Who dies in Chapter 31?

3. Where does Gruffydd decide to go in Chapter 34?

4. What prevents Huw from marrying Bronwen?

5. Which of the following items does the Queen give to the choir leader?

Short Essay Questions

1. How is Blodwyn different from the Morgans?

2. Why is Gruffydd a broken man in Chapter 36?

3. How does the novel reflect the interwoven quality of family?

4. Who does Huw lose his virginity to, and what does he say afterward?

5. Why does a mob form outside of Hamlet?

6. Describe the downfall of the valley in Chapter 20.

7. Describe the incident and aftermath of the beating of Evan John.

8. How does Gwilym react to Beth's absence when she goes to London to visit her kids?

9. Why is Gruffydd depressed?

10. How does the Queen's invitation affect the family?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

The themes of cruelty and unfairness are prominent in the novel. How are the themes of cruelty and unfairness reflected in the novel? Which characters are affected most acutely by cruelty and unfairness? Why? 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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