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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. Which of the following does Cassie NOT provide for Lucy's bathing?

2. What does Cassie prepare for Lucy for breakfast?

3. Why did Willie and his mother have to stay in rented rooms after the war?

4. Lucy says that there aren't many _____________ at the nursing home.

5. To what state does Will travel to tell the Union soldier's family about his death?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who was Lady Marsden and what were some of the things she was noted for?

2. Who was Ned Smythe and what was his role in Willie's life?

3. Why did Will make the trip to Massachusetts to meet with Simon Utts' family?

4. What role do soap operas play in the nursing home where Lucy lives now?

5. What is the initial relationship between Lucy and Castalia (Cassie)?

6. Who is the only man that Lucy likes in the nursing home?

7. How does Ned's mother react when Will visits her to talk about Ned's death?

8. What is the premise of OLDEST LIVING CONFEDERATE WIDOW TELLS ALL?

9. To what does Will attribute Cassie's aloof demeanor?

10. What is the irony of Sal Smith's situation when Will sees him again many years later?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Create a brief character study of Will Marsden. What does he look like? What are his positive personality traits? What are some of his negative characteristics? What are his hopes and fears? What motivates him during his lifetime?

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

Describe the settings created during the novel. Does the author paint a complete picture for the reader? What, if anything, is missing?

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