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

Short Answer Questions

1. To what city is Mrs. Treadwell going?

2. What happens after Freytag's admission at dinner?

3. Why is Johann irritated?

4. What does Jenny do while sitting on deck?

5. Mrs. Treadwell is celebrating which birthday today?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

There is no real plot line to this story. Why does the author choose to write her book in this way? What is her main focus? In what ways does she get her points across?

Essay Topic 2

The book is written in three chapters of vastly differing lengths. What is the purpose of writing the book in this way? What is the author trying to convey with this style?

Essay Topic 3

The author is a master at creating visual images through descriptive language and techniques. When writing about Mrs. Treadwell's memory of a long-forgotten childhood friend she writes, "As if she could even invent a regret for a bond that had no more substance than a drift of cigarette smoke." What does the author mean by this statement? Create another statement that could mean the same thing.

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