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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 does Tom see in the loft of the barn that distresses him, making him feel like an old man?

2. Who tries to comfort William when the stress of four children becomes a heavy burden for him?

3. How does William become reborn, learning to be himself and alone?

4. How do Anna and Will react as the men continue singing in the garden?

5. How does Will react to Anna's preparations for a tea party?

Short Essay Questions

1. What are the circumstances that bring Tom Brangwen to take over the farm at only eighteen years of age?

2. Describe the impression Anna has of Baron Skrebensky and his new wife, Millicent with regard to their relationship.

3. Describe the toast Tom gives at Anna's wedding party?

4. Summarize Anna's inner feelings when she is sent to a young ladies school in Nottingham.

5. Describe the woman Tom Brangwen decides to marry.

6. After the birth of their son, Lydia does have the passion for Tom that she once had. How does he deal with the desires he has for his wife?

7. Explain how Anna views her relationship with her cousin, William.

8. Explain why William feels guilty when he looks out the door after his marriage to Anna.

9. Describe the hatred that grows in seventeen-year-old, Anna, toward her mother.

10. Compare the way Anna and William view Lincoln Cathedral as they walk through the doors.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

1) Summarize how D.H. Lawrence uses local color and imagery to describe the Marsh Farm.

2) Cite descriptive examples of the farmhouse, landscape, the barn, and the animals at the farm.

3) Does the imagery Lawrence uses depict a clear and accurate picture of the farm and surrounding landscape?

Essay Topic 2

A rainbow appears twice in the novel.

1) What is the significance of the rainbow in each of the appearances?

2) What does the rainbow symbolize for the characters who see it?

3) Cite the events happening during each of the sightings of the rainbow.

4) Which characters see the significance of the rainbows?

Essay Topic 3

1) What are some of the differences between Anna's view of religion and William's religious beliefs?

2) What effect do the two different viewpoints of religion have on each of the characters?

3) Using examples from the novel, explain how they support or condemn each others religious beliefs?

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