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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. How many times does Huw hit Jonas in Chapter 21?

2. Who does Huw go to the mountain with in Chapter 26?

3. Who is Angharad in love with?

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

5. What is damaged in Dai's brutal boxing match that Huw witnesses?

Short Essay Questions

1. How is Blodwyn different from the Morgans?

2. How does Huw feel when he almost gets into trouble for being out on the mountain with Ceinwen?

3. Describe the "game of women."

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

5. Why doesn't Bronwen remarry?

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

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

8. Who does Angharad marry, and how does she feel about it?

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

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

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

Aside from the main characters that make up most of the novel, there are other minor characters that play a significant role in "How Green Was My Valley". What representation was the strongest and most significant in the story besides the main characters? What message did the author intend to give through this story? Make sure you answer each question with evidence from the novel.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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