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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. How did Henry try to help Jamie after the war?

2. Who was with Henry when he first meets Ronsel?

3. Where did Jamie get sent to jail?

4. What is Henry's father called?

5. Why did Ronsel elect to stay longer in Europe than he needed to?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Henry think will help with Jamie's injuries after the war?

2. What surprise did Laura learn while visiting Memphis?

3. What does Henry do when he first meets Ronsel?

4. Who did Mrs. Atwood want to kill, and why?

5. How did Laura feel when she first met Ronsel?

6. Why did Laura visit Memphis?

7. Why did Ronsel want to stay in Europe when the war was over?

8. How does Laura feel after recovering from being in bed for weeks?

9. What was Ronsel's main task during the war in Europe?

10. Why did Ronsel think he would be treated differently after returning from the war?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What role does symbolism play in the story and where does it appear? How is the plot altered by the presence of these symbols?

Essay Topic 2

Love was a very important theme and motivating factor in this book. Which characters were most affected by this theme? Which relationships were the most significant to the plot and why?

Essay Topic 3

Shame and propriety are common themes throughout this book. What are some of the instances where these themes are present, and why are they so important to the characters involved?

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