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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. How old is John in Chapter 45?

2. Where are Mattie's children being raised?

3. In Chapter 45, how old is Louise?

4. In Chapter 33, how many weeks does Edwin suggest that Mamah might be able to see the children in the summer?

5. What color cape is Else wearing in Chapter 31?

Short Essay Questions

1. How was Christmas for Mamah in 1911 with her children?

2. What does the "Wisconsin State Journal" report about the tragedy?

3. What do the men tell Mamah about Julian?

4. What does Mamah learn when she tracks down Huebsch?

5. Why is Mamah excited that Margaret Anderson is interested in publishing Hÿmn to Nature"?

6. How does Dorothea Barton treat Mamah when they meet?

7. How do Frank, Edwin, and John get seats on the train without waiting in line?

8. How and where is Mamah buried?

9. What is John painting at the beginning of Chapter 52?

10. How does Mamah decide to get her hair cut?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Catherine and Edwin are interviewed by reporters. In what ways do they both stand behind their spouses? Why might they do this?

Essay Topic 2

Mamah had a lovely time at the Midway Gardens. In what sense was the opening night of Midway Gardens a success for both Frank and Mamah?

Essay Topic 3

Mattie doesn't advise Mamah to continue her affair. What advice does Mattie first give Mamah, and does her advice about the situation change as the summer ends?

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