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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. Who does Martha say Margaret was named for?

2. In Chapter 29, who does Jean call to get Margaret?

3. In Chapter 26, what does Jean write about in "Pam's Piece?"?

4. What does Margaret try to give Jean in Chapter 16?

5. In Chapter 24, what street does Gretchen now live on?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Chapter 28, what catches Jean's interest in Alice's journals?

2. What does Gretchen ask Jean to do with Margaret?

3. In Chapter 20, what does Jean see on her holiday with her mother that depresses her?

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

5. In Chapter 21, who writes to Jean regarding Gretchen's past?

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

7. In Chapter 28, why is Jean worried about her mother?

8. What is the relationship between Martha and Gretchen in Chapter 24?

9. In Chapter 19, what is the last test the doctors want to do on Gretchen and Margaret?

10. In Chapter 17, what happens that makes it so Jean and Howard go to Edie's alone?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Why does Gretchen really write to Jean's paper with her story of supposed immaculate conception? Write an essay explaining your answers, citing specific references to the text to help support your conclusions.

Essay Topic 2

How does Chambers treat the topic of unburdening secrets throughout this novel, especially through Jean's and Alice Halfyard's experiences and choices? Write an essay explaining your answers, citing specific references to the text to help support your conclusions.

Essay Topic 3

Why do you think Chambers introduces Aunt Edie's character to the story when - and how - she does? Write an essay explaining your answers.

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