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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 book does Margret read?
2. From what ages did Lois work at the mill?
3. Why is Margret so intent on having the job at the mill?
4. With whom does Lois share her room?
5. Which of the following does NOT describe Lois' condition?
Short Essay Questions
1. What literary technique does the author use when writing this sentence: "These churches lifted their hard, stone faces insolently, registering their yearly alms in the morning journals."
2. How does the author establish the bleak setting for the story and its protagonist's purpose for telling it?
3. Why is Mr. Holmes so depressed about the imminent approach of Christmas?
4. What is the point of view of the story?
5. In addition to Margret's engagement, what other good fortune occurs for the Howths on Christmas Day?
6. What does Margret recall about her first day of work at the mill?
7. What do the footsteps in the hall signify for Margret?
8. What personal information does Dr. Knowles know about Margret?
9. What is the first that Margret hears of the mill being sold?
10. Where does Dr. Knowles take Margret after he finds her sitting against the stone wall on the roadside?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
The author uses more than one iteration on the motif of loss. Identify at least two motifs about loss in the book. Then cite an example to support each example
Essay Topic 2
Explain the concept of loneliness as it exhibits in the story. Which of the characters are lonely? Are they all lonely in some way? Explain the loneliness and the methods and attempts to overcome it.
Essay Topic 3
Create a brief character study on Lois. What does she look like? What are her positive personality traits? What are some of her negative characteristics? What are her hopes and fears? What motivates her--if anything--at this point in her life?
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