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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. Where will Angharad go while Iestyn is gone for coal-related business in Chapter 29?

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

4. Who does Owen marry?

5. Who is offered a home at the Tyn-y-Coed?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Huw expelled from school?

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

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

4. Why is Gruffydd depressed?

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

6. Why does a mob form outside of Hamlet?

7. How does Huw react to witnessing his first prizefight?

8. How is Blodwyn different from the Morgans?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The setting is a very important aspect of "How Green Was My Valley". Describe the setting. How does the setting influence Huw in the present, and how has the setting influenced Huw in the past? Make sure you answer each question with evidence from the novel.

Essay Topic 2

Depression plagues several characters in the novel at different times. How is the theme of depression reflected in the novel? What characters reflect the theme of depression? Why? Make sure you answer each question with evidence from the novel.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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