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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 2, Chapter 15, where was Tom buried?

2. In Part 1, Chapter 6, what can Elodie smell when she opens the windows in her apartment?

3. In Part 1, II, who does the narrator say that she did not help on their way?

4. In Part 2, VI, how often would Jeremiah collect money from Mrs. Mack to be forwarded to Birdie's father?

5. In Part 2, Chapter 16, when was Birchwood Manor built?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Part 2, Chapter 10, how did Ada Lovegrove come to Birchwood Manor?

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

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

4. In Part 1, Chapter 8, what does Elodie learn about the woman in the photograph from the box she found at work?

5. In Part 2, Chapter 17, when and why did Lucy Radcliffe's school close?

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

7. In Part 1, Chapter 5, what is Elodie's flat like?

8. In Part 1, Chapter 3, how does Elodie remember learning about her mother?

9. In Part 2, VI, why is Birdie not able to touch the sketchbook that Elodie's brings to Birchwood Manor?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Flashbacks are used in the novel to provide background information. What are some instances where the author uses flashbacks? How does the use of flashbacks help readers understand characters and events? How does the author’s use of flashbacks impact the story?

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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