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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 Mrs. Myrdal say she caught Lucy shoplifting during one of their excursions together?

2. Who is watching her relative's large horse farm where the Church has an indoor picnic?

3. Why can't Bee take care of Lucy's children?

4. Who is Gracie?

5. What does Doug think about being retired?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Ian take a leave from absence from college to take care of Daphne, Thomas, and Agatha?

2. Describe the events surrounding Lucy's death.

3. How is Ian absorbing the reality of Danny's death?

4. Why does Lucy visit the typewriter shop?

5. How does the Bedloe family react to Lucy when they first meet her?

6. How does Agatha try to comfort Thomas?

7. What does Doug Bedloe do to find Agatha and Thomas' father?

8. How does Doug get involved with the foreigners on Waverly Street?

9. What is the setting for the Church's indoor picnic?

10. Explain how Agatha tries to care for her baby sister, Daphne.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How did Ian receive a second chance when he joined the church? Show the progression of Ian's commitment to the church and how it provided him with a source of comfort and support.

Essay Topic 2

What specific details are used to describe Ariana Pennington? What is it about her that makes the children believe she would be a perfect wife for Ian? Why does Ian seem uninterested?

Essay Topic 3

Dreams play an important role in Saint Maybe by giving us insight into characters' thoughts and feelings. What dreams stand out in the story? What do they tell you about certain characters? Provide specific examples to support your viewpoint.

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