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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. Will is nearly __________ when he marries Lucy.

2. What is Lucy's notoriety in the nursing home?

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

4. Will and Lucy stay at a hotel near _____________ on their honeymoon.

5. Lucy once follows Cassie ____________________.

Short Essay Questions

1. Why do most of the slaves remain at The Lilacs even after they are freed?

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

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

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

5. How old are Lucy and Will when they meet and begin a courtship?

6. How does the novel begin?

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

8. Which person does Lucy select as the topic of her paper on the Civil War, and how does she glean her information?

9. What was the purpose of the trip the family made in a new Model T Ford?

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

The theme of the passage of time will be an important one in the novel. How does the author begin to build this theme? Give examples of the passage of time throughout the book.

Essay Topic 2

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

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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