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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. What profession does Huw's father want him in?

3. What does Huw ask Gruffydd about in Chapter 23?

4. Who brings breakfast for the manager and clerks in Chapter 41?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. Why is Huw expelled from school?

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

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

7. Describe the "game of women."

8. Why does Huw move in with Bronwen?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Foreshadowing is a tool that is used throughout this novel. How does foreshadowing play a role in this novel? What happens in the novel that fulfills the foreshadowing? Make sure you answer each question with evidence from the novel.

Essay Topic 2

In the novel, there is some conflict in the family that reveals how the father, Gwilym, thinks of women. How does Gwilym perceive women generally? How does he perceive the actual women in his life? Make sure you answer each question with evidence from the novel.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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