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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. The author presents Tanner as being tainted by which of the following?

2. Who is in love with Ann?

3. Which group is least admired?

4. What annoys Tanner?

5. Who does Tanner ask for help?

Short Essay Questions

1. List some of the topics addressed by Tanner in the handbook.

2. Describe Roebuck Ramsden.

3. What is the context of the scene between Violet and Malone Sr.?

4. Why must the marriage be a secret?

5. What causes Hector to reveal the secret marriage?

6. Who was in the group of people that approached Ann and Tanner?

7. Who is appointed as Ann's guardian?

8. What is the main issue between Robinson and Ann?

9. What is Tanner's general description of a revolutionist?

10. Why does Ramsden have a negative opinion of Tanner?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Violet is incensed when she learns that Hector Malone Sr. may cut Hector off without any allowance or inheritance. Violet feels that the working class is beneath her. Do you think Mr. Malone's money is one of the reasons Violet chose Hector? Describe your views on the concept of sugar daddies.

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 relationship between Violet and Tavy. Are they close? Is there anything unusual about their collective childhood? How might the pregnancy affect the relationship? How did Whitefield's death change things for the brother and sister?

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