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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. Who comes to Fred and his friends' door at Bruckmann's Hotel?

2. What does Mrs. Martinez lift out of a wicker washing-basket to show to Daisy?

3. At the beginning of Part 2, Section 8, where does Daisy work?

4. At the end of Part 1, Section 6, what does Fred do with his unfinished letter?

5. In Part 1, Section 2, who will be viewed as indisputably right on the Day of Judgment?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who does Fred Fairly meet on his way to his room? What is their conversation about?

2. What does Fred remember about his recuperation from the accident?

3. According to Fred, what is meant by "conditional unbelief"?

4. What mistake does Daisy make concerning Dr. Sage?

5. What happens to Daisy's mother after visiting the opening of Selfridge Department Store? How is Daisy affected by this mentally? What changes occur in Daisy's lifestyle after the event?

6. Why is the use of the word "fortunate" in reference to Flowerdew's appointment a shock to Fred?

7. What is Skippey asking Fred to debate on at the next Disobligers' Society's meeting? Why does he ask Fred to take this side at the debate? What are the religious beliefs of Fred's debate opponent?

8. During the debate, who enters the room to speak to Fred? What does he tell Fred?

9. How does the beginning scene contrast to the actual city of Cambridge?

10. What happens during Daisy's childhood that changes the plight of her and her mother?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Fred meets Daisy after a biking accident. 1) Describe the first meeting between Fred and Daisy. 2) What is a plausible explanation for Fred's love at first sight? 3) How does Daisy's inaccessibility fuel Fred's feelings?

Essay Topic 2

Early in the story, Fred appears to be a one-dimensional character. Discuss Fred's early persona. Identify qualities that emerge as Fred interacts with specific story characters.

Essay Topic 3

In making plans to tell his father about his unbelief, Fred overlooks the father's "human" role in a son's life. 1) Compare/contrast the two roles (minister/father) that Mr. Fairly plays in Fred's life. 2) If a parishoner approached Mr. Fairly with the same unbelief, would his reaction be different? Why or why not?

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