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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. Why is Noel in a bad mood at his mother's house?

2. Who greets Penelope and Antonia when they return from Porthkerris?

3. Who did Doris marry after the war?

4. What did Penelope leave to Antonia in her will?

5. What is Penelope reminded of when she goes to the location in #135?

Short Essay Questions

1. Where is the painting, The Shell Seekers, now hanging?

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

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

4. Explain how Penelope's trip to Porthkerris provides closure to her life.

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

6. What does Penelope do when she learns from Mr. Brookner that the paintings have sold?

7. Describe Penelope's last few moments in her beloved garden.

8. Who is Roy Brookner?

9. How does the relationship between Antonia and Danus mirror that of Penelope and Richard's?

10. Under what circumstances does Doris become a permanent resident in the Stern household?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What are the primary settings for the novel? Be sure to include geography, time period and any pertinent popular culture events. Why did Pilcher choose to use these places in the novel?

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

What is the significance of the book's title? What are some other possible titles for the book. List at least five and cite your reasons for each.

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