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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. Why does Caroline give up vocal lessons?

2. What kind of person does Louise say has the most freedom?

3. Why does Louise not attend Call's wedding?

4. What does Grandmother accuse Susan of?

5. What does Grandmother do when Louise stands up for her mother?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Louise feel when she begins working for her father?

2. How does Louise feel about herself after the lotion incident, and what is appealing to her about this?

3. What was destroyed in the storm?

4. What does the Captain do to try to calm Louise's grandmother during the storm, and how does she respond?

5. What does the Captain choose to do with Trudy's money after her death?

6. How does Grandmother react after the news of Hiroshima?

7. What does Louise like most about the Captain, and why?

8. What does Louise decide to do in an effort to change her luck?

9. What does Louise say the water and the war are doing to the people on the island?

10. What does Louise name her first child, and why?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

WWII was a major historical event that greatly shaped the lives of the characters in this book. How did WWII do this, and which characters were most affected by the inclusion of this major event.

Essay Topic 2

Louise endures many different trials before the end of the book. What are some of these trials and what lessons does she learn through these experiences?

Essay Topic 3

What is the significance of the title of the book, and what role does it play in the plot?

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