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

2. What does Helen bring Caroline when she visits her?

3. What specialist says that Maureen "has longings"?

4. How old is Mary's child when she first arrives in St. Hilaire?

5. How does Maureen describe Harrold's eyes?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Mary "keep the fear at bay" on the first day at the cottage?

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

3. Explain why Maureen moves into Harrold's apartment.

4. How does Harrold's father treat Harrold and Maureen when they visit him in Rhode Island?

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

6. How does Harrold encourage Maureen to change her physical appearance?

7. What happens when Maureen takes Caroline and goes to her mother's house?

8. What does Maureen do when she goes to the general store in St. Hilaire?

9. Describe Harrold's physical appearance.

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the relationship between Harrold and his father. What happened in Harrold's childhood that Maureen believes scarred him for life? Does this make her feel sympathetic toward him?

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

Discuss Mary's encounter with the honeypot. How does she resolve her dilemma? What purpose does the honeypot serve in showing Mary's determination to achieve her goal of escaping from Harrold?

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