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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 sitting with Wunsch when Thea discovers him sitting, covered with a blanket?

2. What treat does Dr. Archie bring to Thea as she recovers from her illness as a child?

3. What does Archie predict will happen with Wunsch when he meets Thea while out late one night?

4. What does Ray Kennedy hope to do one day?

5. In which train of the car does Thea ride with Ray?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Thea feel about her train ride with Ray?

2. For what is Mrs. Archie known?

3. Why does Thea get defensive when Archie asks about her lessons with Professor Wunsch?

4. What does Archie encourage the young Thea to do with her life?

5. What does Thea think about her switch to studying voice instead of piano?

6. When does Spanish Johnny usually embark on his trips?

7. What reasons does Thea give Archie about studying in Germany?

8. How does Thea react when she realizes how far behind she is in her musical studies?

9. Why does Thea prefer to sing instead of play piano at the holiday recital?

10. How does Thea react to the tramp's death?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Analyze at least four instances where Cather mentions Thea's body language. How does Cather use each instance to convey something to the reader about her character? Use direct evidence from each instance in your essay.

Essay Topic 2

Write an argument paper discussing whether Wunsch leaves the "Orpheus" piece out on purpose for Thea to find. Make sure to use specific examples and quotes from the text to support your position.

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the symbolism of Gluck's "Orpheus" throughout the novel, making sure to use specific examples from the text in your essay.

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