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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. When Chapter 6 begins, Homer has been away from St. Cloud's for how long?

2. What did Olive Worthington die of in the novel?

3. Who does Homer take to Bath to see the Fred Astaire movie in Chapter 8?

4. Who writes Homer a letter to find out why he hasn't filled out his questionnaire yet in Chapter 8?

5. Who keeps honking the horn outside because he needs Homer's help to get his father out of trouble in town in Chapter 7?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Dr. Larch relate to Melony in Chapter 6?

2. What is discovered about the behavior of Wally Senior in Chapter 7?

3. How have Homer's feelings about St. Cloud's changed in Chapter 6?

4. What does Homer learn about the history of the cider house rules in Chapter 7?

5. Why does Homer take offense to Dr. Larch's telling him he can have a normal life in Chapter 8?

6. How does Melony's relationship with Lorna parallel her relationship with Homer in Chapter 10?

7. What does Mrs. Grogan see changing in Melony in Chapter 6? Why?

8. What is foreshadowed by the bombing at Pearl Harbor in Chapter 8?

9. Where has Melony traveled in Chapter 7? Why?

10. How does Candy establish rules for her relationship with Homer in Chapter 10?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe and discuss the laws against abortion in the U.S. during the 1920's and 30's. What risks did Dr. Larch face in performing illegal abortions? How dangerous were back-alley abortions at this time? What risks did the women who received abortions face?

Essay Topic 2

Analyze and discuss the theme of fatherhood in the novel. Who, aside from Dr. Larch, exhibits this theme? How does this theme apply to Homer and Dr. Larch? Are their father/son feelings mutual? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

Analyze and discuss the characters of Wally and Candy in the narrative. How old are these characters? What are their backgrounds like? How old are they when they are introduced in the novel? How do the lives of Wally and Candy relate to the life of Homer in Chapter 4?

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