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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 does Huw go to the mountain with in Chapter 26?

2. Who frames the letter after the performance for the Queen?

3. What does Ceinwen bring Huw in Chapter 19?

4. Whose choir does the Queen ask to perform for her?

5. What kind of relationship does Huw have with Bronwen in Chapter 37?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Huw's relationship with Bronwen in Chapters 22 and 23.

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

3. What does Mrs. Nicholas gossip about in Chapter 32?

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

5. What items does the Queen give to Ivor, and how does Gwillym react?

6. What happens to Mr. Jonas in Chapter 19, and why?

7. Why does Huw move in with Bronwen?

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

9. Why doesn't Huw give in to Ceinwen in Chapter 24?

10. Why does a mob form outside of Hamlet?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Huw's innocence is gradually lost throughout the novel. How does the theme of innocence run through the novel? Describe the Huw at the beginning of the novel. How is his innocence gradually lost? What causes Huw to lose their childhood innocence? Make sure you answer each question with evidence from the novel.

Essay Topic 2

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 3

The nature of family is a prominent theme throughout the whole novel, mostly because the novel follows Huw's family throughout his childhood and growth into a man. How does the theme of family run through the novel? How does the nature of family influence Huw's views? Make sure you answer each question with evidence from the novel.

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