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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 is Ursula's impression of the colliers when she and Winifred go to her Uncle Tom's house in Wiggiston?

2. What is the thought about Easter and the Resurrection that Lawrence gives the reader?

3. What is Lydia's advice for Ursula as they discuss Lydia's life with her husbands?

4. What brings Anton Skrebensky back to the Marsh farm after he returns to the army?

5. What is it that makes the new house in Beldover feel like a home to the Brangwen children?

Short Essay Questions

1. Explain the realization that Ursula comes to as she passes from childhood into womanhood.

2. After a few weeks living at home, how does Ursula view her mother's life?

3. Compare the temperaments of Gudrun and Theresa Brangwen.

4. How do the Brangwen children adapt to their new home?

5. What does Anton Skrebensky believe is the responsibility of every person?

6. What is Ursula's reason for refusing the marriage proposal from Anthony?

7. Describe Anna's thoughts about William's new job and their moving away from Cossethay.

8. Explain the circumstances of Tom Brangwen's death.

9. Describe the events that lead up to Ursula's love affair with Miss Inger.

10. What are Lydia Brangwen's hopes after Tom dies and she sees the troubles of her sons?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

1) Discuss how Ursula Brangwen grows as a character from the beginning of the novel to the end.

2) How do her attitudes change toward William, Uncle Tom, Winifred and Anna?

3) How does her attitude about her quest for freedom change throughout the novel?

4) What are the differences in her attitude toward the meaning of life from the beginning to the end of the novel?

Essay Topic 2

1) Evaluate the relationship between Tom Brangwen and Winifred Inger.

2) Are they a good match? Explain.

3) How do they interact with one another?

4) What are the qualities of their relationship?

5) Cite examples from the story proving their acceptance of one another for who they are.

Essay Topic 3

1) Analyze the resolution of the story as it relates to each of the characters in the novel.

2) Explain the metamorphosis each of them experiences by the final chapter.

3) What major life lessons have they learned?

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