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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. How old is Juliet?

2. Where does Amelia like to walk?

3. Why does Eben watch over his grandson?

4. Where has Sydney taken a vacation to?

5. Who suggests that all the society members write to Juliet?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why are lawyers looking for Elizabeth?

2. What did Elizabeth and Isola do after seeing the Germans the day they invaded?

3. What does Juliet say to Sophie about her night at Suzette?

4. How was Eli different than the other children who were evacuated?

5. What does Clara Saussey say the war did for the islanders?

6. What does Eli tell Juliet he has a talent for?

7. What does Juliet apologize to Sydney for during her tour?

8. Why does Juliet tell Sydney the Times article has turned into a treat?

9. What does Eben say he hated most about the Germans?

10. What does Juliet say in her first letter to Mrs. Maugery?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Why were the letters to Granny Pheen so valuable, and what impact did these letters have on the plot of the book?

Essay Topic 2

Sophie is a minor character whose presence makes a big difference in the plot. How does she accomplish this? What are some ways that her presence - however brief, altered the outcome of the plot? What would have happened differently if Sophie had not been in the book at all?

Essay Topic 3

Why does Juliet refuse Mark's proposal, and how does this decision affect the progression of the plot?

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