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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. In Chapter 31, what does Jean think might happen if Gretchen's story is published?

2. In Chapter 18, what does Howard fix for Jean?

3. Where do the Tilburys go on a short break in Chapter 20?

4. What does Jean order at the cafe in Chapter 16?

5. What does Jean have to do for the first time while harvesting Howard's aunt's crops?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Chapter 18, what does Howard fix for Jean?

2. In Chapter 16, what does Margaret convince a customer in Howard's shop to buy?

3. What does Jean begin to suspect about Gretchen's intentions regarding Jean and Howard?

4. What does Jean begin to think is odd about Gretchen's actions towards her?

5. When does Jean begin to realize the strength of her feelings for Howard?

6. In Chapter 24, what does Martha tell Jean about Margaret's name?

7. What gift does Jean get for Margaret that Margaret loves?

8. In Chapter 29, why does Margaret say she has run away?

9. What does Howard ask Jean to take to Gretchen and give to her in Chapter 22?

10. What does Jean tell Howard about herself in Chapter 17 that she has never told anyone else?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How does Chambers describe Jean's relationship to her work at the Kent Echo? Write an essay explaining your answers, citing specific references to the text to help support your conclusions.

Essay Topic 2

Where do Jean and Howard seem to feel most comfortable and free with each other, and why? Write an essay explaining your answers, citing specific references to the text to help support your conclusions.

Essay Topic 3

How does Jean's relationship with Howard change over the course of the novel, and how does Chambers reveal these changes to the reader? Write an essay explaining your answers, citing specific references to the text to help support your conclusions.

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