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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 many times has Mamah written Ellen since she has been in Wisconsin?

2. In Chapter 41, what does Frank talk about planting?

3. Who calls Frank and tells him his house is on fire?

4. When Mamah reunites with her children in Chapter 33, how long has it been since she has seen them?

5. What birds return in Chapter 46?

Short Essay Questions

1. What do the men tell Mamah about Julian?

2. In Chapter 32, why does Frank come to Germany?

3. What did Mamah want to remember about the opening night of Midway Gardens?

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

5. What interests John when he looks around Taliesin in Chapter 46?

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

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

8. How and where is Mamah buried?

9. Why are Aunt Jenny and Nell worried about the newspaper stories circulating about Frank and Mamah?

10. At the beginning of Chapter 31, what is the female performer wearing?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Frank and Mamah attempt to keep their relationship a secret. What lengths do they go to to keep the relationship a secret and how successful are their efforts?

Essay Topic 3

Frank buries Mamah and mourns for her. How will Frank go on without her?

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