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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 does Rose visit when she learns she is pregnant?

2. The doctor thought that the girl in #76 was going to have ______________.

3. What did Rose's mother do after Rose got married?

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

5. Why does Rose refuse to drive in the city in #21?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What does it indicate that Rose sends a postcard to her mother?

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

4. Who is Son?

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

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

7. Why did Rose decide to marry Thomas Clinton?

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

9. What gifts does Son give Rose for Christmas?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What is the overall setting setting for the novel? Be sure to include geography, time period and any pertinent popular culture events. Why did Patchett choose to use these places in the novel?

Essay Topic 2

THE PATRON SAINT OF LIARS is a classic story of loss and renewal. What does that classification entail? Why does this novel fit into this category? Explain.

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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