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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. Mr. Buckley sent a thank you note for what?

2. Mr. Buckley once showed an architect some English pubs to help him do what?

3. Because of this lunch date, she decided to visit a few ___________ sights even though she had never been truly interested in him.

4. How did this guest feel about the level of importance Ms. Hanff had somehow gained in London?

5. Mr. Buckley took Ms. Hanff to see Syon House and ___________.

Short Essay Questions

1. What took place on Tuesday, July 6?

2. What note did Ms. Hanff find? Who was it from?

3. Describe Ms. Hanff's last couple days in London and trip home.

4. What did Ms. Hanff do during the day on Thursday, July 15?

5. What took place on Saturday, July 10?

6. What did Ms. Hanff do with Sheila on Friday, July 23?

7. How was Ms. Hanff's trip extended? What did she do after she decided to extend her stay?

8. At the hotel, what did a tourist say to Ms. Hanff? Why might they have done this?

9. What happened on Sunday, July 4?

10. What did Ms. Hanff agree to do while at dinner with Leo and Ena?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Ms. Hanff's character is revealed throughout the story.

Part 1) Describe her character at the beginning of the story. How is her character revealed throughout this story?

Part 2) How does he character compare to others in this story? How does this affect her relationship with them?

Part 3) How many of her character traits are purely her own and how many might be considered American character traits? Explain.

Essay Topic 2

Ms. Hanff had a delightful trip.

Part 1) Summarize her trip. How was it delightful? Did it fit her expectations? Why or why not? Were her expectations exceeded? Why or why not?

Part 2) Do you believe she will return to England? Why or why not? Would you want to return after such a delightful trip? Why or why not?

Part 3) If you could go on a trip anywhere, where would you go? Why?

Essay Topic 3

A theme in this story is of friendship.

Part 1) How is this a theme? Why is friendship so important to this story?

Part 2) What friendships does Ms. Hanff make? How do these friendships affect her trip and her confidence in herself and her work?

Part 3) Describe a friendship of your own that is important to you. Why is it important? How does it influence you?

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