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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. In Part 1, Chapter 5, when did James Stratton write that Edward Radcliffe came to see him late one evening?

2. In Part 1, IV, how was the Captain related to Mrs. Mack?

3. In Part 2, Chapter 13, when did Leonard and his brother Tom enlist in the military?

4. In Part 1, Chapter 2, how long has it been since Elodie's mother died?

5. In Part 1, Chapter 7, what was the name of Elodie's last boyfriend?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Part 1, IV, how did Lily Millington die?

2. In Part 2, Chapter 12, what did Charlotte and May do to Ada after the end-of-summer-concert?

3. In Part 2, Chapter 14, what did Leonard do in 1924?

4. What happened in Part 1: I, that made Edward and everyone but the narrator leave Birchwood Manor?

5. In Part 2, Chapter 11, why did Lucy show Ada a hiding place at the school?

6. In Part 1, Chapter 7, what is learned about Elodie's great-uncle?

7. In Part 1, Chapter 4, what do Pippa and Elodie decide about Elodie's wedding gown?

8. In Part 1, Chapter 6, how did critics describe Lauren Adler's playing?

9. In Part 1: I, why did Edward and the narrator go to Birchwood Manor with his friends?

10. In Part 2, Chapter 12, what did Ada do to Charlotte during the end-of-summer concert?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Edward gives Birdie a clock for her 18th birthday. What was Birdie’s father’s occupation? Why are clocks important to her? What does it mean for Edward to give her the clock? How is the clock a symbol of Birdie’s identity?

Essay Topic 2

Martin, Thurston, and Edward treat Birdie differently because of how they view her. How do Martin and Thurston treat Birdie? What objectives do they have for wanting a relationship with her? How does Edward treat Birdie? Does he have a motive for wanting to have a relationship with her? What is revealed about attitudes toward women through the motives of these three men?

Essay Topic 3

Mrs. Berry shares her love story with Elodie. What does Mrs. Birdie tell Elodie about meeting her husband and the life they had? What does she want Elodie to learn from the story? How does love destroy Edward? How does love affect Elodie’s father after her mother dies? What does Elodie realize about love and her relationship with Alastair? What does the author communicate about love through various characters?

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