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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 Mary decide she will buy because she thinks the silence in the cottage is a little too much?

2. Where does Maureen have to travel for a story shortly after her wedding?

3. What does Harrold accuse Maureen of when he hits her in the face the first time?

4. Who goes with Maureen in the taxi the night Maureen goes into labor?

5. Where does Maureen go when Harrold takes a trip to Montreal for work?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Is Muriel Noyers sympathetic to Maureen?

3. In what ways does Harrold seem to change for a short time after Caroline is born?

4. Describe Harrold's physical appearance.

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

6. What keeps Mary awake her first night at the cottage?

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

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

9. What role does alcohol play in Maureen and Harrold's relationship?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the character of Willis Beale and his attitude toward Mary. Why does he tell the private investigator where Mary is living? What is he jealous of regarding Mary? Does his jealousy taint his comments about her to Helen?

Essay Topic 2

Why does Mary choose St. Hilaire as a place to hide from Harrold? What does she come to feel about this place, especially the cottage by the water? Does she seem to heal while she is there? How so?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss Julia Strout's character. How is she described? What role does she play in Mary's life? Does Mary feel comfortable confiding in her? Provide textual examples to support your viewpoint.

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