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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. Where do Daisy and Harold honeymoon?

2. Barker receives an invitation to what event?

3. Mr. Flett got to his destination by doing mostly what?

4. How does Daisy travel on her trip?

5. What is the name of Barker's niece?

Short Essay Questions

1. How do you feel about the layout of the book so far, particularly the large time gaps between chapters?

2. What does Harold Hoad's background suggest about his mental state and how does that play out in the chapter?

3. In chapter five, Daisy doesn't seem to talk about any major events for once. What do the sudden change in feel and attitude in chapter five indicate?

4. How have Barker's feelings for his father seemed to change in chapter five?

5. Describe Daisy's perception of herself through chapter four.

6. Describe the circumstances surrounding Daisy's birth.

7. Should Cuyler have married his second wife, Maria?

8. What was Mercy's background?

9. Do you feel that it was fair for Cuyler to give Daisy to Mrs. Flett?

10. Describe Mercy's manner and appearance.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

After Daisy's first husband dies, Daisy marries Barker Flett, whom she used to refer to as "Uncle Barker".

Part 1: Describe, in detail, how the relationship between Daisy and Barker Flett developed, as the book progressed.

Part 2: Explain whether or not you think their relationship was good or bad and the reasons for your choice.

Part 3: Do you feel like Daisy wanted to marry Barker specifically, or just wanted to be somebody's wife, regardless of who that person was? Use examples from the story to back up your reasoning.

Essay Topic 2

Harold Hoad makes a very brief appearance in the story and, in fact, Daisy doesn't even tell her children that she had a first husband.

Part 1. Why do you think that Harold was in the story?

Part 2. What do you think the story would have been like if Harold didn't exist?

Part 3. Do you think Daisy should have told her children about Harold? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

Love is important, both in the book and in real life.

Part 1. Do you think that either of Daisy's husbands loved her? Why or why not?

Part 2. Do you think that Daisy's father loved her? Why or why not?

Part 3. Do you think that Daisy herself had the capacity to love anyone? Why or why not?

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