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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 is Adam's lover?

2. With what disease has Mona been diagnosed?

3. What topic does "Seven Sisters" explore?

4. What is Sandy's last name?

5. Who is Mona's husband?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Vera's childhood and how she prepares to leave her situation.

2. What is the premise of "Brixton"?

3. What is Eve's focus with the work she does for individual women?

4. Why does Rose want to take her father to Paris?

5. What is the premise of "Seven Sisters"?

6. What is the premise of "Highbury & Islington"?

7. What does Mona learn about her own mother's view of her death from cancer that is similar to her own?

8. What is the premise of "Stockwell"?

9. Why is Vera's married life just as dysfunctional as her childhood had been?

10. Who is Mary and what preoccupies her thoughts as the Christmas holiday approaches?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What is the significance of the book's title? What are some other possible titles for the book? List at least five and cite your reasons for each.

Essay Topic 2

The author uses several instances of foreshadowing in her stories. Explain what foreshadowing is and cite at least two examples making sure to explain what makes each an instance of foreshadowing.

Essay Topic 3

Create a character study of Sophie in "Marble Arch." What are her physical characteristics? What are her motivations? What are her fears? What are her dreams? What else can you say about Sophie?

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