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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Mother's feel as Father leaves the farm?

2. What is Father's reaction when he hears what Sammy has to say after his return to the farm?

3. With what emotion does Father respond to Mother's statement in Section 5 about the old house?

4. What does Father say when he sees the events that have taken place on the farm during his absence?

5. What is the best description of Mother as she waits for Father's return to the farm?

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

There are many elements of conflict used throughout the story. Choose one of the following conflicts, and write an essay about how that conflict adds to the understanding of the plot of the story:

1) Conflict between Mother and Father

2) Conflict between Mother and Sammy

3) Conflict between Mother and the minister

4) Conflict between Father and Sammy

5) Conflict between Mother and the townspeople gossiping about what she did

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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