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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 18, how many chimney's did Birchwood Manor have?

2. In Part 2, Chapter 22, what was the name of Jack's brother?

3. In Part 2, Chapter 20, how old was Lucy when she died?

4. In Part 2, Chapter 21, what was Ada Lovegrove's occupation?

5. In Part 3, Chapter 30, how many hostages did Jack rescue from a bank when he was with the police force?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Part 4, Chapter 32, why did Juliet return to Birchwood in 1962?

2. In Part 2, VIII, what did Ada say about the experience when she nearly drowned?

3. In Part 2, IX, what did Edward give Bridie for her birthday?

4. In Part 2, Chapter 23,what does Elodie learn about herself when she finds the spot where the photo was taken of her mother and the violinist?

5. In Part 2, Chapter 19, what signs of war were in the village?

6. In Part 2, VIII, what did Birdie share with Edward when she posed for the second portrait?

7. In Part 2, VII, what did a woman and a man say about La Belle, the painting of Birdie?

8. In Part 3, X, what did Birdie learn about her father?

9. In Part 2, Chapter 21, who did Juliet and the children meet at Mrs. Hammett's, and what is she doing?

10. In Part 2, VIII, what happened when Edward was 14?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In the novel, Morton mentions people, places, and things that actually existed. What are some real people, places, and things that Morton uses in the novel? Does she adapt some of these things to fit with the story? How does the novel imitate life through the use of real people, places, and things?

Essay Topic 2

Lucy would like to dislike Lily, but she finds herself enjoying Lily’s company. Why does Lucy have reasons to dislike Lily? Why is it difficult for her to dislike the woman? How does Lily treat Lucy? How does Lucy try to help Lily when Martin arrives? What do those instances reveal about their relationship? How would you describe the relationship between Lucy and Lily?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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