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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who tells the townspeople about what they discuss in Section 4?

2. As Mother is watched during her reaction to the arrival at the farm, what best describes the reaction of the individuals watching her?

3. In Section 4, who asks Mother what she is doing right after the arrival at the farm?

4. As Father approaches the farm after his trip, what are Nanny and Sammy doing?

5. After Mother's reaction to the arrival at the farm, what does she do?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write about the themes in the story. The primary theme is that of how women were viewed and how they were supposed to respond men. Do you see any other themes in the story? What are they? How do they add to the primary theme?

Essay Topic 2

Nanny seems to have conflict within herself. Write about the conflict she faces. Does her character do anything to try to resolve that conflict? Does her character depend on others to solve the conflict for her?

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay describing how symbolism is used to develop the primary theme. Which elements of symbolism are most effective in developing the plot? Which elements of symbolism are most effective in developing tension? Which elements of symbolism are most effective in developing intrigue?

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