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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 had given the item in #165 to Penelope?

2. What advice does Penelope give Antonia regarding Danus?

3. Who is Antonia in love with?

4. What sound does Penelope hear right before she dies?

5. Where does Antonia accompany Penelope to her appointment?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Olivia's support critical to Antonia and Danus' future?

2. Why does Danus feel that he must have his medical exams at this point in his life?

3. Who is Roy Brookner?

4. Describe Penelope's dismal existence during the Summer of 1943.

5. Why does Penelope's dream of marrying Richard not come true?

6. How does Olivia manage to silence Noel and Nancy's protests about Penelope's will?

7. What reason does Danus give Penelope for why he is returning to Edinburgh?

8. What does Penelope do on her last day in Porthkerris?

9. Why is Penelope disappointed in her children?

10. Describe the encounter between Noel and Penelope upon Penelope's return from Porthkerris.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Project into the future ten years after the end of the novel and write a brief synopsis for Olivia's life. Will her career still be such a powerful presence in her life? Does she have a significant other in her life? What role does Olivia play in Antonia and Danus' lives?

Essay Topic 2

Compare and contrast Ambrose and Robert. Both men want influence over Penelope but have their hold on her in very different ways. Why are their differences classic examples of conflict in literature? What other similarities and dissimilarities are there between the two characters?

Essay Topic 3

Does Pilcher end the story on a note of hope for Olivia or the continuance of her struggle to come to terms with her flawed relationship with her siblings? Give your perspective and two reasons to support your answer.

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