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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. How does Olivia treat her mother?

2. What does Olivia learn about Cosmo?

3. How does the person in #61 arrive at Penelope's house?

4. Who is Ambrose's mother?

5. What title is Penelope assigned in the group in #74?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Ambrose's real interest in Penelope?

2. What prompts Penelope to volunteer during the war?

3. What is the flashback Penelope has to when she was nineteen?

4. Why is volunteer work during the war not a good choice for Penelope?

5. What is life like for Penelope's daughter, Nancy?

6. How is Olivia's view of the Lawrence Stern paintings different from how Olivia views them?

7. How is Noel like his sister, Nancy?

8. What is Noel's real purpose for visiting his mother's house?

9. Why does Noel exhibit such callous behavior toward his mother?

10. What is Nancy's relationship with Penelope?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The author uses more than one iteration on the theme of disappointment. Identify at least two characters who either embody or experience disappointment then cite an example to support your answers.

Essay Topic 2

Create a character study of Nancy. What are her physical characteristics? What are her motivations? What are her fears? What are her dreams? What else can you say about Nancy?

Essay Topic 3

Create a character study of Noel. What are his physical characteristics? What are his motivations? What are his fears? What are his dreams? What else can you say about Noel?

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