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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 did Helen tell Rhiannon about Ginny?

2. What painter does Ginny prefer to the pre-Raphaelites?

3. Which of the following words does Harry use to describe Mr. Calvert?

4. Why does Ginny initially think Stuart is a film star?

5. What do the old ladies selling postcards look like?

Short Essay Questions

1. What romantic ideals does Rhiannon hold about Ginny's current situation?

2. What is Ginny's opinion of Mr. Calvert's paintings?

3. Why does Andy say he got the sack from the Castle restaurant?

4. What does Ginny's father tell Ginny about her half-brother Robert?

5. Why does Ginny call Robert a white cuckoo?

6. What does Ginny know about Glynn Williams?

7. Why does Ginny get so upset at the party?

8. Why does Ginny work so hard at French?

9. What does Ginny remember about her grandparents?

10. Why is the bridge newer than the rest of the road?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Pick two characters from the book and discuss his or her goals and motives. Do they achieve their motive? Do they share similar goals and motives with other characters? Do their goals clash with other characters? How do the characters goals and motives affect their interaction with each other?

Essay Topic 2

Examine the book's dialogue. How does the author's dialogue contribute to the following areas?

1. Character

2. Setting

3. Plot

Essay Topic 3

How does it affect both Robert and Ginny when they hear their Grandparents are racist? In what way does it show the difference between Ginny and Robert? What kind of environment would Ginny's Grandparents been brought up in to have such beliefs?

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