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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 is Daisy's mother's mental state described as?

2. Who is described as a dutiful wife?

3. Daisy's father is haunted by the thought that his wife kept what secret from him?

4. Besides Daisy's father and a neighbor, who else witnesses Daisy's birth?

5. Cuyler Goowill travels with whom leading up to this point in chapter five?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Daisy's change of residence when she turns eleven.

2. Describe the difference in attitude about the state of Daisy's life between Daisy and her friend, Fraidy.

3. How does stone play a role in chapter five?

4. Does Cuyler respect his late wife, Mercy?

5. Describe Mercy's manner and appearance.

6. Describe the opening of chapter three.

7. Describe Cuyler's attitude toward stone and sculptures.

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

9. Who has more control in the Goodwill's relationship?

10. Is Mercy a good wife?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Running away is a major theme of the book. Choose one of the following characters and describe, in detail, what they were trying to run away from and how they did so. Also, describe what the results were. Was running away the right thing for them to do? Why or why not? What were the consequences of their actions, both for them and for their loved ones.

Mrs. Flett

Harold Hoad

Magnus Flett

Essay Topic 2

Daisy had very bad luck with both relatives and friends in the book. People seemed to die or somehow abandon her for her entire life. Do you feel that Daisy had any clear allies on her side throughout the book? If so, who? If not, do you feel that, had she had an ally, anything would have changed in her life?

Essay Topic 3

All of Daisy's family members and friends volunteer possible reasons for Daisy's depression at some point. Explain, in detail, what your own opinion is on the reason that Daisy falls into a depression. Also, if you concur with one or more of Daisy's friends and family members, list which people you agree with and use examples from the story to illustrate why you agree with those people.

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