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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. What kind of flowers does Kate say were planted and died near the Christmas trees?
2. What does Ellen say is the effect of her father's affair on her parents' marriage?
3. What does Mr. Tweedy say about Ellen's announcement that she's going to her mother's?
4. Where does Kate say she met George?
5. How many trees do the Minnies decorate each year?
Short Essay Questions
1. Briefly describe the conversation that occurs when one of the women asks if George is taking time off.
2. What does Ellen say tips her off to the fact that Jules has been talking to her mother and what does that say about the relationship between Jules and her mother?
3. What does Ellen say about putting the futon into her mother's home?
4. What is the "secret ingredient" Ellen adds to the chicken stock and what does her mother say about it?
5. Why does Kate say she prefers to do things from scratch rather than buying them, such as buying canned chicken broth? What is Ellen's response?
6. What does Ellen say she believes her role was in her parents' marriage?
7. What are Ellen's thoughts when she goes into her mother's room and sees that she's so emaciated.
8. What is Jules' advice about Ellen's decision to stay with her mother?
9. What is Kate's initial reaction when she discovers that Ellen is home to stay?
10. What is the final thing George says to Ellen before she leaves the restaurant where they'd met for lunch and what is her response?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Describe the activities Ellen and Kate share during the months Ellen remains at home with Kate. Which of these are most important to Kate? Which are most important to Ellen? Why? What is the effect of these on their relationship?
Essay Topic 2
Who is it that comes to Ellen's rescue after Ellen's arrest? What is her role in Ellen's life? Why does she take on this new role after Ellen's arrest? What are the repercussions and are they justified?
Essay Topic 3
Briefly explain how Ellen comes to be in jail. What is her purpose in not telling what she knows about her mother's death? What does that say about each of the characters involved?
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