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

Short Answer Questions

1. Dr. Knowles' vision for the commune is now ___________________.

2. What does Lois offer to Joe?

3. What does Joe want to do in his life?

4. Where is Margret when Mr. Holmes finds her?

5. What does Margret say when Mr. Holmes asks her to be his wife?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Davis uses more than one instance of irony in the book. Cite at least two examples you can identify in the story and note why they are examples of irony.

Essay Topic 2

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

Essay Topic 3

Explain the significance of the story's title. What did the author mean by calling the story MARGRET HOWTH: A STORY OF TO-DAY? Why didn't she simply call it MARGRET HOWTH? What is the significance of including A STORY OF TO-DAY? Cite an example to support your answer.

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