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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. Who is Nancy's grandmother?

2. What is the name of the person in #61?

3. Nancy reads an article about a painting created by ____________________.

4. What news does Olivia share with Noel?

5. What is Hank's nationality?

Short Essay Questions

1. What prompts Penelope to volunteer during the war?

2. Who is Doris Potter and how does she enter into the lives of Penelope's family?

3. How important is independence in Olivia's life?

4. What is the irony of Olivia's life as opposed to those of her brother and sister?

5. Who is Danus Muirfield?

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

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

8. Who is Hank Spotswood?

9. What is the tone of the relationship between Ambrose and Penelope?

10. Which sister--Olivia or Nancy--is the one who is able to get things accomplished?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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

Essay Topic 2

Pilcher is a master at dramatic devices. Choose an example of symbolism, metaphors, and irony, briefly describe them and identify the technique which they embody.

Essay Topic 3

Greed is an important theme in THE SHELL SEEKERS. Can you cite an example to support this theme? Name two other themes and cite examples to support your answer.

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