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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 first name?

2. What is the name of Daisy's neighbor?

3. What is Daisy's mother's physical state described as?

4. Who plans to put a wedding ring in the time capsule?

5. Daisy learns to use her imagination and imagine what?

Short Essay Questions

1. How do Daisy's various illnesses influence her?

2. Why might Daisy have not described the first eleven years of her life?

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

4. Why do you think that Daisy and her family are restless, in chapter five?

5. Describe Cuyler Goodwill.

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

7. Describe the opening of chapter three.

8. What was Mercy's background?

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

10. 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?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

There is a conflict between Daisy and her daughter, Alice. Alice feels that Daisy is inferior in some way. Using examples from the story, describe whether or not you agree with Alice and the reasons behind your choice. Also, explain why you think that adult children often feel superior to their parents.

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

In the beginning of the book, Daisy seems to have a view that women are more or less destined to lead ordinary and boring lives and are meant to somehow suffer. Describe, in detail, whether or not you agree with that opinion and what your reasons are. Be sure to use examples from both the book and your own life experiences in your answer. Also, explain how you think Daisy's view of the role of women changed throughout the book.

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