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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. Where did Lucy grow up?

2. How does Lucy feel sometimes in her new home?

3. In what country is Lucy living?

4. Lucy sometimes comments that Mariah is ______________.

5. A letter from Lucy's mother tells of _____________________.

Short Essay Questions

1. What was the dream Lucy related to the family one day, and how did they respond?

2. How does Lucy feel about Mariah's happiness?

3. What are some of the things that Lucy cannot stand and what does she not understand about the family?

4. In Chapter One, how did Lucy get along with the maid in the house?

5. What were Lucy's first impressions of the lake house and her experience there?

6. How do Lucy and Mariah seem to have a hard time getting to know each other?

7. How does Chapter One begin?

8. How did Lucy fit in with the family?

9. What is the usual content of Lucy's mother's letters to her?

10. Why do Lucy and Mariah both feel bad over Lucy's story about daffodils?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Kincaid is a master at dramatic devices. Choose an example of symbolism, metaphor, and irony. Briefly describe each and identify the technique which they exemplify.

Essay Topic 2

The frustration of unfulfilled affection touches several characters in the story. Name at least two characters who experience unfulfilled love and the situations that occur as a result.

Essay Topic 3

Create a character study of Mariah. What are her physical characteristics? What are her motivations? What are her fears? What are her dreams? What else can you say about Mariah?

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