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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 is the literary technique used when portraying Helen as restrained on the day of her daughter's funeral when the person in #100 has an emotional outburst?
2. How long had Helen waited for Milton to return to the hospital?
3. In what city is Peyton married?
4. Why does the person in #100 have an emotional outburst?
5. What is the message of the telegram Milton receives?
Short Essay Questions
1. How does Peyton and Harry's first night as a married couple mirror Milton and Helen's marriage?
2. What is ironic about La Ruth's outburst on the day of Peyton's funeral?
3. What is the significance of the characters coming closer to the cemetery?
4. What is the nature of Christmas 1941 in the Loftis household?
5. What comment does Helen make to Carey as they leave for the cemetery which acts as foreshadowing?
6. What does Carey Carr recall about his first meeting with Helen?
7. What is the nature of the letter Milton writes to Peyton while Helen and Maudie are out of town?
8. Why does Carey find it difficult to minister to Helen?
9. What does Helen do when Dolly calls the Loftis home on Christmas?
10. What trip do Helen and Maudie take in November of 1942?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Explain the concept of loneliness as it exhibits in the story. Which of the characters are lonely? Are they all lonely in some way? Explain the loneliness and the methods and attempts to overcome it.
Essay Topic 2
The author uses several instances of flashbacks in the story. Explain what a flashback is and cite at least two examples making sure to explain what makes each a flashback.
Essay Topic 3
There is much symbolism in this story regarding the alarm clock. What does the alarm clock symbolize for the story? What does it symbolize for Peyton in particular? Explain.
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