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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. What is the reaction of the woman at the gas station when Rose asks about St. Elizabeth's?

2. What makes many of the girls especially homesick?

3. What do the St. Vincent de Paul Society women do for the girls?

4. What does Rose enjoy doing for hours when she is not working?

5. Why did Son beat up Sam?

Short Essay Questions

1. Where is Rose headed to and what drives her decision?

2. How does the author show Rose's true selfish nature in this chapter?

3. What does Sister Evangeline tell Rose and Angie about their unborn babies?

4. How does Son show that he is interested in Rose?

5. Who was the girl named Cecilia that Son got his tattoo for?

6. How does Rose show disregard for Son's feelings especially regarding the name Cecilia?

7. How does Son alter his tattoo to accommodate Rose's baby?

8. What place does driving a car have in Rose's life?

9. Why does Rose feel guilty when her mother gets married soon after Rose is married?

10. What was Rose's relationship with her mother?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Create a character study of Rose. What are her physical characteristics? What are her motivations? What are her fears? What are her dreams? What else can you say about Rose?

Essay Topic 2

The author uses more than one instance of irony in the book. Cite at least two other examples you can identify in the book and note why they are examples of irony.

Essay Topic 3

What is the significance of the book's title? What are some other possible titles for the book. List at least five and cite your reasons for each.

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