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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 name of the girl waiting to see Mother Corinne?

2. What does Rose offer to do for Sissy?

3. Who finds June dead in her house?

4. At dinner, Thomas answers all of Sissy's questions about __________.

5. Angie comes to visit with her new baby named _____________.

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Son keep the same at St. Elizabeth's even though with his inheritance, he now has the authority to change?

2. Who finds June dead and what is the turnout for her funeral?

3. What does Thomas leave for Sissy before he goes?

4. What information does Sissy learn about her life while driving with Rose?

5. Who is Lorraine and how does Sissy meet her?

6. How do Sissy and Son meet Thomas Clinton, Sissy's biological father?

7. What does Sissy realize about her mother when they are driving in the car?

8. What does Rose do after the family moves into the farmhouse?

9. When did Sissy learn that she was not adopted?

10. What is the nature of the relationship between Sissy and Rose at this point in time?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 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

The author uses several instances of foreshadowing in the story. Explain what foreshadowing is and cite at least two examples making sure to explain what makes each an instance of foreshadowing.

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