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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 section of the paper is across Papa's chest when he falls asleep on Sunday afternoon?
2. What does Lark take from her suitcase soon after leaving the station?
3. What is Mama doing when Lark and Papa arrive home?
4. What is Lark's middle name?
5. What is the name of the story Lark reads to Hilly?
Short Essay Questions
1. What are some of the job opportunities Mama sees but dismisses?
2. Describe the condition of Aunt Betty's house when Lark and Mama arrive.
3. How does Mama manage the practical aspects of life in the depot, such as heating their rooms and washing dishes?
4. What are Lark's thoughts about the financial situation for Aunt Betty and Uncle Stan and how does Uncle Stan's job contribute to that?
5. What is the response of the nun when Lark asks if playing poker is a sin, and why does she respond in that manner?
6. What does Lark believe will happen to the baby? Why does she believe this? What does she believe will be her role in the delivery?
7. What is Lark's attitude about becoming an adult and why?
8. Describe the Cape Ann.
9. What is Lark's reaction when Mama says she has to sell tickets to the picnic, and what is Mama's response?
10. What decision does Lark face when she realizes she can't possibly reach the raft?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
What are the two main themes of this story? Give examples of each and explain their roles in the lives of the characters.
Essay Topic 2
What does the Cape Ann house represent to both Mama and Lark? What does it represent to Papa? What does each come to realize about the Cape Ann? How does each come to this conclusion?
Essay Topic 3
What is the game, "Lady Caller?" When does Lark play this game? What is the role of Lark in this game? What is the role of her mother? How are each of these roles related to the real-life relationships and events for Lark and Mama?
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