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

Short Answer Questions

1. What had Lois told Mr. Holmes that Christmas is?

2. Dr. Knowles capitalizes on Margret's ____________________.

3. What does Mr. Holmes feel for the first time in a long time on this Christmas Eve?

4. Which of the following does NOT describe how Margret behaves toward Mr. Holmes?

5. Who makes caustic remarks about Mr. Holmes once being engaged to the pitiful Margret?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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

Essay Topic 2

The role of women is a main topic addressed in this story. Explain the theme that extends throughout the story. What is the presumed role of women in the Midwest during the 1860s? Explain by giving examples.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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