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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. Where, in Chapter 34, does Catherine sneak into?

2. Who does Julian approve of in Catherine's family?

3. What does Catherine invite Bart Winslow to at the end of Chapter 30?

4. What happens to Carrie in Chapter 27 when she moves to Virginia?

5. Who is Catherine married to at the start of Chapter 35?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Julian commit suicide at the end of Chapter 24?

2. For what does Catherine approach Bart Winslow in Chapter 26?

3. What does Dr. Paul think about Catherine's marriage to Julian?

4. What do Catherine and Dr. Paul discuss in Chapter 19 while walking in the garden?

5. What does Catherine tell Bart at the start of Chapter 33, and what is his reaction?

6. Describe what the attic looks like when Catherine returns in Chapter 34.

7. Why is Carrie angry with Catherine in Chapter 20?

8. Who is in the hospital at the start of Chapter 20 and who is he related to?

9. How does Julian punish Catherine for attending Christopher's graduation?

10. Why is Bart Winslow unhappy in his marriage to Corrine?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

When considering V.C Andrews' life, where do you believe she found the inspiration for her book? How does this book cause you to think about the author's life? Why do you believe people are so intrigued by V.C Andrews' stories?

Essay Topic 2

Dr. Paul reveals to Catherine that his ex-wife murdered their small child. What is the significance of this story and how does it apply to the theme of revenge?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the character of Dr. Paul. Do you think Dr. Paul is a bad or good man? Why? Why is Dr. Paul torn between the roles of husband and father? Choose one other character in the book (other the Catherine) and explain their relationship with Dr. Paul.

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