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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 does Gruffydd give Huw before he leaves in Chapter 36?

2. Who does Angharad marry?

3. Whose ribs does Huw break in Chapter 34?

4. What is one item that the Queen gives to the leader of the choir?

5. Where do Gwilym and Owen want to work in Chapter 24?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does a mob form outside of Hamlet?

2. Where do the Morgan boys move to in Chapter 39?

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

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

5. Why is Huw expelled from school?

6. Why is Gruffydd depressed?

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

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

9. How is Blodwyn different from the Morgans?

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

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 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

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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