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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. Who does Madame Elizabeth say is very handsome?

2. Who is Bishop Chase?

3. How did Mama learn about anatomy?

4. Who is Ella?

5. Who helps Libertie teach a girl to walk down the aisle?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who is Ella?

2. Who dies on Libertie's wedding day?

3. Who proposes to Libertie?

4. Where is Libertie planning on traveling to after her wedding?

5. What event does Libertie plan for the Graces?

6. Who teaches Libertie to swim?

7. Who are the Graces?

8. Who is Bishop Chase?

9. Who is Emmanuel?

10. Who is Franklin Grady?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay in which you explore the theme of freedom in the novel. What are the various ideas about freedom in the novel, and to whom do these ideas belong? In particular, what does Libertie consider freedom, and in what ways does she seek to find it?

Essay Topic 2

Write an essay exploring the various settings of the book. Choose one particular setting and describe its significance to the characters and the story as a whole. Why is this setting important to the novel? Use examples from the text as support.

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay in which you explore Libertie's relationship with Louisa and Experience. What is this relationship like, and how does Libertie fit into it?

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