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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 does Annie realize about taking her husband back?

2. Who is Rose's father?

3. The men stare at a woman who is ________________ on another roof.

4. What is the name of the resort town where the young couple is on vacation?

5. Where is George killed?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why are Mary and Hamish uncomfortable after their arrival in Germany?

2. What is the significance of the author leaving the heart behind?

3. What does George ask of his ex-wife as he struggles with the physical pain of a break up?

4. What do Mary and Hamish suspect about Dr. Kroll?

5. What is the premise of "Wine"?

6. What does the woman in "How I Finally Lost My Heart" realize she is holding in her hands?

7. How is Mr. Brooke in "The Witness" typical of Lessing's characters?

8. How does Jimmy blame Rose for his unhappiness?

9. What does George learn from his ex-wife about the cause of his divorce?

10. How do Mary and Hamish view people differently?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What is the significance of the book's title? What are some other possible titles for the book. List at least five and cite your reasons for each.

Essay Topic 2

Betrayal is an important theme in the stories. Can you cite an example to support this theme? Name two other themes and cite examples to support your answer.

Essay Topic 3

Explain Lessing's writing style. How does she deliver information? How does she develop characters? What is the general tone of her stories? What is the most appealing aspect of Lessing's writing for you? Explain.

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