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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. Which of the following is not a reason that Del likes books so much?

2. With whom does Del discuss what had happened with Mr. Chamberlain?

3. Why is Naomi furious with Del the next day?

4. What shocking question does Jerry's mother ask Del?

5. Where does Del carry her novel?

Short Essay Questions

1. On what events does Del base her story?

2. How does Del feel about Frank Wales after the operetta?

3. What is the nature of the foreshadowing presented in this chapter regarding Mr. Chamberlain?

4. How does Del describe how the students are screened to participate in the operetta?

5. Explain the scenario of Mr. Chamberlain taking Del out to the country and his inappropriate behavior there.

6. What are Del's feelings of being awkward while dancing with Clive?

7. What becomes of Miss Farris and Mr. Boyce a few years after the operetta?

8. Explain how the night of the dance further drives a wedge in Del and Naomi's relationship.

9. What happens to Del after she and Naomi and their dates continue their evening at a hotel?

10. What are Del's impressions of Naomi when she sees her at work one day?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Even though the world was involved in World War II during much of the time period of Del's story, it does not really enter into the book. Why does the author choose to leave this major world event out of Del's story? What does that show about the isolation of Del and her rural surroundings?

Essay Topic 2

Describe the setting for the novel. Be sure to include geography, time period and any pertinent popular culture events. Why did the writer choose this setting?

Essay Topic 3

Address Del's search for meaning in her life through religion? Do you agree with her process of elimination? What do you think Del is trying to find? Does she find it? Explain.

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