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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Rita make for Queenie's adopted baby at the end of the book?

2. What does Prosper bring for the women's tea at the Club?

3. Why did Ella not want Ben to sell their land?

4. What does Queenie hope her adopted child will never know?

5. What is Mr. Eagle's profession?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What were some of the forms of foreshadowing used in this book, and how did those moments affect the course of the plot?

Essay Topic 2

Shame and propriety are common themes throughout this book. What are some of the instances where these themes are present, and why are they so important to the characters involved?

Essay Topic 3

Fear is a common theme in this book, presented a number of times by a number of characters. What are some of these instances, and how does fear affect the characters in the book?

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