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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 is the draw for Bracton to sell Bragdon Wood to N.I.C.E.?

2. What is Bracton College being forced to do after they have already sold off Bragdon Wood?

3. How does Cosser differ from Mark in his opinion of the countryside?

4. What is Mark's reaction when Reverend Straik mentions Jesus?

5. What does Feverstone reveal as the main mission of the N.I.C.E.?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Jane notice about the weather as she heads to St. Anne's after seeing Mr. Frost?

2. What is Cosser doing in the countryside when Mark accompanies him to help?

3. Why are the N.I.C.E. causing all the riots that Mark is writing about when they end up having to stop them?

4. Why is the N.I.C.E. so interested in buying Bragdon Wood?

5. Why does Jane wake up so troubled some mornings?

6. What is the one job that Mark does not want to take if he joins the N.I.C.E.?

7. What is Mark thinking about his wife the morning after he came home to his wife in tears?

8. What is Reverend Straik's warning to Mark about joining the N.I.C.E.?

9. What does Jane learn from her short conversation with Mr. Curry that is very shocking to her?

10. How does Jane gain admittance into St. Anne's the first time she goes there?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

There are a few different relationships described in this book. Analyze two of these couples, and explain how their relationship evolves throughout the book. Use examples from the text to support your ideas.

Essay Topic 2

Describe the ending of this book. Does it feel complete to you? Why or why not? What could be added? What could be left out? What do you think is the main 'moral' of the book? Why?

Essay Topic 3

Describe the purpose of Jane's dreams, while citing examples from some of them specifically. How do her dreams contribute to the story?

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