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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 Del experience in the epilogue?

2. How long does it take for Del to finish her novel?

3. What does Mr. Chamberlain send to Fern?

4. How does Del get a part in the operetta?

5. What first experience does Del have on the way to the Brunswick Hotel?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Who is Art Chamberlain?

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

4. How does the cooperation necessary between cast mates alter the usual dynamic between the boys and girls in class?

5. How does Del finally land a part in the operetta?

6. What story does the epilogue tell?

7. What is the reason for the beginning of the end of Del and Naomi's friendship?

8. How does Del envision herself as a sexual person for the first time?

9. What is happening to Del in this section?

10. Where is Del in her life in the epilogue?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Project into the future ten years and write a brief synopsis for the lives of Del, Ada, Owen, Mr. Jordan and Uncle Benny.

Essay Topic 2

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.

Essay Topic 3

Even though Del does not finish her book, she carries it around in her mind. Knowing what you know about Del's book, create three different titles and synopses for Del's book.

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