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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 Huw work as in Chapter 32?
2. Who brings breakfast for the manager and clerks in Chapter 41?
3. Where does Owen send a newspaper article that announces Iestyn's marriage from?
4. Who might buy Owen's engine patent?
5. Who takes the colliery to court in Chapter 39?
Short Essay Questions
1. Who does Huw lose his virginity to, and what does he say afterward?
2. What does Mrs. Nicholas gossip about in Chapter 32?
3. How does Huw feel when he almost gets into trouble for being out on the mountain with Ceinwen?
4. Why does a mob form outside of Hamlet?
5. How does the novel reflect the interwoven quality of family?
6. Describe Huw's relationship with Bronwen in Chapters 22 and 23.
7. Why does Huw move in with Bronwen?
8. Describe the "game of women."
9. Where do the Morgan boys move to in Chapter 39?
10. Why is Gruffydd a broken man in Chapter 36?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
The nature of family is a prominent theme throughout the whole novel, mostly because the novel follows Huw's family throughout his childhood and growth into a man. How does the theme of family run through the novel? How does the nature of family influence Huw's views? Make sure you answer each question with evidence from the novel.
Essay Topic 2
Religion is a prominent theme throughout "How Green Was My Valley". How is the theme of religion reflected in the story? How is religion used to manipulate another person, and why? How does religion play a role in the valley? Make sure you answer each question with evidence from the novel.
Essay Topic 3
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.
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