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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 is the first person Rose meets at St. Elizabeth's?

2. Why did Son beat up Sam?

3. What chore is Rose assigned to do?

4. What do the girls tell Mother Corinne about the births?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What did Rose think a sign from God would guide her to someday?

2. Describe Rose and the role that religion plays in her life.

3. What is the unspoken rule between Rose and Son?

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

5. How is Rose different from the other girls living at St. Elizabeth's?

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

7. Describe the amazing find on George Clatterbuck's property and how it saved his little daughter, June.

8. What job assignment does Rose get at the home and how does she work to improve it?

9. What role does June play in Rose's life?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Does Patchett end the story on a note of hope for Sissy or the continuance of her struggle to come to terms with her flawed relationship with Rose? Give your perspective and two reasons to support your answer.

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Explain the ongoing conflict between Rose and Son. What are the main sources of the conflicts? Why does it perpetuate? Why can Rose not bear any close attachments, especially her marriage to Son?

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