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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 amazing thing happens on George Clatterbuck's farm?

2. What does Rose send to her mother?

3. How was Son injured?

4. What did Son's friend, Sam, have put on his tattoo?

5. Who takes care of Rose?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the Hotel Louisa and how does it become a home for unwed mothers?

2. What happens when Beatrice goes into labor after the holidays?

3. What does Rose decide to do after the trauma of Beatrice's experience?

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

5. Who is Son?

6. What is the painful emotional experience Angie and Rose experience with holding the newborn baby?

7. What advice does Father O'Donnell give Rose when she learns she is pregnant?

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

9. What is surprising about Beatrice's delivery and what lie do the girls tell Mother Corinne?

10. Why do Rose and Angie not think they will have to help Beatrice with her plan?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Patchett is a master at dramatic devices. Choose an example of symbolism, metaphors, and irony, briefly describe them and identify the technique which they embody.

Essay Topic 2

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?

Essay Topic 3

Leaving is an important theme in THE PATRON SAINT OF LIARS. Can you cite an example to support this theme? Name two other themes and cite examples to support your answer.

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