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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. While trying to sleep the first night at the cottage, what does Mary think Harrold will do once he finds her?

2. What is the subject of the story that Maureen covered when she traveled shortly after her wedding?

3. Where does Julia bring Mary the first time they meet?

4. How old is Willis when he first meets Mary?

5. How does Jeffrey describe Harrold's writing style?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Harrold react when Maureen has a cold and indicates she wants to be by herself one evening?

2. What does Mary think of the cottage Julia shows her on the point?

3. What does Harrold hear when he is talking on the phone with Maureen while she is staying at a hotel in Los Angeles?

4. What is one trait of Harrold's that Maureen admires?

5. Describe Willis Beal and his behavior at Mary's cottage.

6. What happens when Maureen goes into labor?

7. Describe the setting of St. Hilaire.

8. Why does Maureen change her name to Mary when she is signing the hotel register?

9. What changes does Maureen make in her job at the magazine because of Harrold?

10. What is one positive memory of Mary's childhood in Chicago?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What first attracted Maureen to Harrold? What does she say about their early relationship? In what way did he act as her mentor? How did that change?

Essay Topic 2

Why does Helen want Caroline to know the truth of her mother's story? In what way does she feel guilty about her role in Mary's imprisonment? What does she hope to achieve by giving Caroline money? Is she ashamed of her ambition and greed now that she looks back?

Essay Topic 3

What important lesson does Jack teach Mary about the abuse she has suffered? How does understanding this lesson give her confidence in herself to stand up to Harrold when he comes to the cottage?

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