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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 Chapter 5, what does Danny tell Andrea and the rest of the family about what he did in New York City with Maeve?
2. Why does Maeve want Danny to go to medical school so badly?
3. What is the main feature of Maeve's bedroom in the Dutch House?
4. Why did Cyril Conroy not have a will?
5. In Chapter 6, who was with Cyril Conroy when he fell ill?
Short Essay Questions
1. In Chapter 6, what does Danny think, in hindsight, was a huge mistake he and Maeve made after their father died?
2. In Chapter 7, who does Maeve turn to for help with her father's affairs, and what does he tell her?
3. In Chapter 2, what does Danny do every Saturday with his father, and why is it important?
4. In Chapter 2, how does Danny say he feels about his mother?
5. Why is the Dutch House called the Dutch House?
6. In Chapter 5, what does Danny's father do on a whim that is hugely significant for Danny?
7. In Chapter 6, how do Sandy and Jocelyn react to Andrea's instructions for Danny and Maeve to leave the house and never come back?
8. Why is there a portrait of Maeve hanging in the drawing room instead of Maeve's and Danny's mother?
9. In Chapter 5, what does Maeve remember about her mother's feelings about the Dutch House?
10. What does Danny remember about Fluffy in Chapter 1?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Write an essay analyzing the evolution of Danny's and Maeve's attitudes and feelings towards Fluffy from their childhood through their adulthood. Cite specific references to the text to support your conclusions.
Essay Topic 2
The main explanation Patchett offers for Elna Conroy's decision to leave her husband and young children permanently is that she could not stand to live in the Dutch House. Does this explanation seem reasonable and plausible to you in the context of the story? Write an essay explaining why or why not, citing specific references to the text to support your answer.
Essay Topic 3
Why is it so important to Maeve that Danny attend medical school, and how does her insistence on this specific part of his future affect Danny's relationship with Maeve? Write an essay explaining your answer, citing specific references to the text to support your conclusions.
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