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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 plan does the group have for the day?

2. Shaw states that he does not have time to deal with which issue?

3. Tavy unknowingly removes himself from which emotion?

4. What is Robinson's nickname?

5. What does the would-be suitor fear?

Short Essay Questions

1. When the group parts ways, who goes to Heaven and who stays in Hell?

2. What are the main responsibilities of a man and woman?

3. Why does Shaw refer to man as being stubborn? How does it affect a man's life?

4. What is Shaw's opinion regarding famed writers Byron, Wordsworth and Shelley?

5. What detail about Violet's condition is overlooked by the group?

6. What is Tanner's advice to Ann?

7. What hopes did Whitefield have for Robinson?

8. Explain the situation with Whitefield's will.

9. How does Tavy react to Ann's response? Who intervenes?

10. Why does Ana become upset with her father?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Ann and Violet are both manipulative people. What is the purpose for this behavior? Describe your view of the art of manipulation. Give at least five examples of how a person can be manipulated. Have you ever been manipulated? Have you ever been one to manipulate another? Explain.

Essay Topic 2

Examine the relationship between Ann, Rhoda and Mrs. Whitefield before and after Mr. Whitefield's death. How did the relationships change? Who took over as the head of the family? Was it a wise choice? Where do you think the family will be in one year? In five years?

Essay Topic 3

Describe the story from the point of view of Henry. How would Henry's perception of events be different from Tanner's perception? How would it differ from the perceptions of Ann or Tavy?

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