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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. What is notable about this day for Penelope?
2. Who informs Olivia that Penelope has died?
3. How does Penelope get the cans back to the house?
4. How do Richard and Penelope register when they go away for a week together?
5. What disease does Danus think he has?
Short Essay Questions
1. Describe Penelope's dismal existence during the Summer of 1943.
2. What does Penelope do when she learns from Mr. Brookner that the paintings have sold?
3. Under what circumstances does Doris become a permanent resident in the Stern household?
4. What is revealed about the mysterious appointment Penelope had in London on the day before her death?
5. How does Richard stand in stark contrast to Ambrose?
6. Why does Penelope's dream of marrying Richard not come true?
7. Describe the encounter between Noel and Penelope upon Penelope's return from Porthkerris.
8. Why is Olivia's support critical to Antonia and Danus' future?
9. What is the nature of the letter Olivia finds in her mother's room and what does Olivia do with it?
10. How does the relationship between Antonia and Danus mirror that of Penelope and Richard's?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
The author uses more than one instance of irony in the book. Cite at least two other examples you can identify in the book and note why they are examples of irony.
Essay Topic 2
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?
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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