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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. Who asks Melony is she wants to see the new Fred Astaire movie in Chapter 8?

2. Who is reading to the boy orphans at the beginning of Chapter 6?

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

4. What worker tells Melony she should give up on her boyfriend since he isn't worth it if he didn't tell Melony where he was in Chapter 7?

5. In Chapter 6, Dr. Larch writes a letter to tell Homer that Melony left the orphanage and that she took with her the only copy of what book?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Who knows or suspects Homer and Candy's secret in Chapter 9?

4. How long has Homer been gone from the orphanage in Chapter 6? What is going on at the orphanage?

5. What is foreshadowed in Nurse Caroline's warning in Chapter 9?

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

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

8. What does Melony do when being chased by two workers in Chapter 7?

9. What leads to the sexual interaction between Grace and Homer in Chapter 7?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe and discuss the settings of Heart's Haven and Heart's Rock and the history of the Worthington family. How do Heart's Haven and Heart's Rock differ from St. Cloud's, Maine? How is Wally Worthington, Senior described? What is his relationship with his wife like?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Describe and discuss the settings of Ocean's View Orchards and the cider house, and the character of Grace Lynch. To what does Homer compare the cider house? How does Homer feel about Grace? How does she feel about Homer?

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