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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. Why does Maimie always quit her job?

2. What prevents Lucy from taking the kids and leaving?

3. What is the state of Will's popularity in the South now?

4. How old will Ned be at the beginning of this section?

5. What validates Lucy's decision?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Lucy do when she learns that Ned has been blinded in a hunting accident?

2. What prevents Lucy from leaving with the children?

3. Why did Bianca try to push Lucy toward social refinement and how did Lucy feel about it?

4. How does Lieutenant Prothero behave inappropriately toward Unison Randolph?

5. Who is Maimie L. Beech?

6. How do Will's financial decisions make the family vulnerable?

7. Describe how Cassie and her family members were taken aboard the big boat in Africa.

8. How do Lucy's children feel about Cassie in their lives?

9. What was the fate of Cassie and her parents?

10. How does Will behave when he returns home after Ned's accident?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The author uses some important instances of foreshadowing in the story. Explain what foreshadowing is and cite at least two examples making sure to explain what makes each an example of foreshadowing.

Essay Topic 2

OLDEST LIVING CONFEDERATE WIDOW TELLS ALL is a classic historical fiction story. What does that classification entail? Why does this story fit into this category?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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