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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Margret say she will wait for Mr. Holmes?

2. What is Dr. Knowles' reaction to the fact that Margret will be marrying Mr. Holmes?

3. In what month does Dr. Knowles visit Mr. Holmes at the hospital?

4. Other than Lois, who does the carriage pass by on its way to town?

5. Why does Mr. Holmes say he is going to marry Miss Herne?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe the overall setting for the story. Why does Davis use the setting she does? What is the time period of the story? How important is the time period to the attitudes and issues of the characters?

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

Poverty takes on an almost human persona in this story. What is this literary technique called? Cite examples that support this position.

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