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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. In Chapter 21, what towns can be seen from the river?

2. In Chapter 30, what is a woman playing at the St. Ives pub?

3. In Chapter 31, what time does Wren tell Peggy to meet him and bring a packed bag?

4. What princess does Harry tell a story about in Chapter 21?

5. In Chapter 29, how long have Hazel and Flora lived with the Aberdeens?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the story of Frideswide?

2. What does Hazel see in Harry's art in Chapter 32?

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

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

5. Why was Wren nearly kicked out of Harvard?

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

7. Why does Hazel decide to go to Henley-on-Thames?

8. What has Harry tried before turning to painting?

9. What does Hazel learn about Harry in November 1946?

10. In Chapter 24, why does Kelty knock on the window of Hazel's bedroom?

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

Saint Brigid's Day or Imbolc is a festival held on February 1. Why do some people believe the festival shows that Bridie is pagan?

Essay Topic 3

Hazel and Flora are nervous about leaving home and living in Binsey. How do the girls adapt to their new surroundings? Why is it difficult for them to adapt at first?

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