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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 prevents Huw from marrying Bronwen?
2. What profession does Huw want to pursue in Chapter 27?
3. Who buys clothing in Chapter 40?
4. Whose ribs does Huw break in Chapter 34?
5. Where does Angharad live in Chapter 31?
Short Essay Questions
1. Why are Olwen and Bronwen threatened by striking workers in Chapter 40?
2. How does Gwilym react to Beth's absence when she goes to London to visit her kids?
3. Why is Gruffydd depressed?
4. Describe the incident and aftermath of the beating of Evan John.
5. Describe the "game of women."
6. Why doesn't Huw give in to Ceinwen in Chapter 24?
7. Why is Huw expelled from school?
8. How does Huw feel when he almost gets into trouble for being out on the mountain with Ceinwen?
9. What items does the Queen give to Ivor, and how does Gwillym react?
10. How is Blodwyn different from the Morgans?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Themes of health and money are prominent in the beginning of "How Green Was My Valley". How are the themes of health and money (specifically attitudes about money) reflected in this chapter? How does each character value health and money? Why? 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 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.
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