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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 solution does Alys prepare that she hopes will help Bryn make it full-term in her current pregnancy?

2. Bethan, Delwyth, and Eira call a little corner of what type of natural feature their Tea Place?

3. What does Einar mean when he tells Claire that he had been a wife to his father "in other ways too terrible to mention"? (206).

4. What item does Claire inadvertently lose during her climb out?

5. When Claire feels she has mastered the running of the hillside path, what does Einar do to make the task more difficult?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Alys tell Claire about the power of scent?

2. What is the only thing Claire remembers from her past once she arrives in the village after fleeing the community by boat?

3. How is Trademaster's appearance described in the narrative?

4. How does Claire's reaction to reaching the summit of the hill path change over time?

5. What is the relationship between Alys and Old Benedikt?

6. What is Claire's solution for quelling her fear of animals?

7. What does Einar say about Claire's stated motivation for climbing out?

8. What idea does Einar get after seeing Claire hold Bryn's baby?

9. What is Trademaster's attitude toward Claire's longing for her son?

10. What is the significance of Claire's outburst after Bryn gives birth to a healthy baby girl?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Often within literature, characters with disabilities are presented as being wholly innocent, good, and infallible. Lois Lowry does not fall prey to these generalities, instead depicting flaws and problems in the lives of both the abled and the disabled. Analyze the author's depiction of Einar, analyzing the characterization methods she uses to present his character and stating her purpose in doing so.

Essay Topic 2

Compare and contrast the two maternal characters within the narrative: Alys of the village and Claire's female parental unit of the community. What is the author's message regarding motherhood?

Essay Topic 3

Narrative events within Lois Lowry's novel Son refer to the subject of trust at many different points. Trace these mentions, explain each instance's circumstances, and discuss the overall message the author sends about the subject of trust.

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