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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 did the wedding ring that may go in the time capsule belong to?

2. Because he is tormented, Harold does what too much?

3. Mr. Flett takes a couple of his wife's belongings on his trip and one is a copy of what book?

4. What did Daisy's father do in memory of Daisy's mother?

5. Daisy comes down with two illnesses around the time that she turns eleven, and the first illness is what?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Cuyler Goodwill.

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

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

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

5. Describe the opening of chapter three.

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

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

8. Describe the circumstances surrounding Daisy's birth.

9. Do you think that Daisy made the right choice in marrying her second husband, Barker Flett?

10. What is the focus of chapter five, as far as Daisy is concerned?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Daisy's mother's first name is Mercy. Based on the description of Mercy in the beginning of the book, as well as references to her throughout the book, do you feel that her name was appropriate for her character? In other words, was anything about Mercy's life actually merciful? Use several examples from the story to back up your opinion. Also, be sure that you explain whether or not you feel that Mercy's death was merciful and, if so, to whom?

Essay Topic 2

There are several relationships between couples in the story. However, each one seems to be somewhat dysfunctional.

Part 1. Choose any couple in the story and describe their relationship and the problems with it.

Part 2. Describe what you would to to correct the problems if you were part of that couple.

Part 3. Explain whether or not you think that some conflict is actually good in a relationship and why or why not.

Essay Topic 3

Describe, in detail, what you think would have happened if Daisy's first husband had lived. For instance, do you think Daisy would have stayed married to her first husband if he had lived or left him? Also, if Daisy did stay with her first husband, what do you think would have happened to Barker Flett? Be sure to give several examples from the story to back up your opinions.

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