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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. On September 17, 1940, how many evacuees were killed when they were on a ship bound for Canada?

2. In Chapter 35, where does Hazel take the train?

3. What type of puzzle does Flora like to do in Chapter 29?

4. In Chapter 32, why is Barnaby not with Hazel at Harry's exhibition?

5. In November 1946, what year is Hazel in at Cambridge?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is the rector not living in his house in Chapter 21?

2. Why is Barnaby upset when he finds letters Hazel saved from Harry and what does Hazel tell him about the letters?

3. What happens when London was bombed on September 7?

4. How does Flora disappear?

5. What does Wren think he and Peggy should do after she shows him the telegram from Hazel (that Kelty sent)?

6. What do Hazel and Harry learn about Imogene and Iris's husbands?

7. Why does Lord Arthur Dickson call Hazel from Sotheby's in Chapter 25?

8. How do Kelty and Hazel find Harry in St. Ives?

9. When Hazel's mother stays overnight at Bridie's one night, what does Hazel notice and learn about her mother's life?

10. When does Harry tell Hazel that he came to find her once?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Hazel reunites with Harry after 20 years. What epiphany does Hazel have during the visit? Why does she think life might have been different if they had shared their burdens?

Essay Topic 2

Cliffhangers are a literary device that leaves readers wondering what will happen next. How does Henry use cliffhangers in The Secret Book of Flora Lea? How do the cliffhangers create suspense?

Essay Topic 3

In The Secret Book of Flora Lea, some characters are more thoroughly described than others. Who are some characters that are merely named in passing or have a minor role in the novel? What is the importance of these flat characters to the storyline? In what way do these characters make the main characters more colorful or interesting? When there is conflict, what type of role do these flat characters play?

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