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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 1940, what day is St. Frideswide's Day?

2. Where was the McWorter's son killed in a battle?

3. What does Wren tell Peggy they should do when she brings him the telegram from Hazel (that Kelty sent)?

4. What dress does Hazel wear to the birthday party at the Tennyson house?

5. Which of the nurses who were at Binsey during the war died a year after the war?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What happens when Kelty does not want to stay with Mrs. Marchman?

4. How is the Thames different in Binsey than London?

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

6. What has Harry tried before turning to painting?

7. What does Peggy's mother tell her about Wren when she sees the two of them together in Chapter 31?

8. What does Hazel's mother tell her and what does Hazel see when she goes to London to see Kelty?

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

10. What is the story of Frideswide?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The Secret Book of Flora Lea takes place in London and Binsey. How do these settings affect Hazel’s character and sense of self?

Essay Topic 2

Why does Hazel blame herself for Flora’s disappearance?

Essay Topic 3

Hazel notices that many of Harry's paintings are from the time she was in Binsey during the war. What is the connection between art and healing for Harry?

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