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

2. What state is Cuyler traveling to to find work?

3. What does Mrs. Flett's son do for a living?

4. What is the last name of Daisy's friend who comes to visit in chapter five?

5. Mrs. Flett dies of what?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. What was Mercy's background?

5. What is Barker's reaction to Daisy's wedding?

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

7. Describe Cuyler Goodwill.

8. 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?

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

10. Describe the circumstances surrounding Daisy's birth.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Choose one of the following themes in the book and describe, in detail, at least three instances where the theme occurs in the book and what the results of those occurrences were. Also, explain how you think the book would have been different if each of those instances didn't occur.

Marriage

Death

Abandonment

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Choose any one of the following characters and explain, using several details from the story, what psychological problems they suffer from. Also, explain how they each deal with their problems and whether or not you agree with their methods, as well as your reason for agreeing or disagreeing with them.

Cuyler

Mercy

Barker

Harold

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