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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. How many years pass in the story between when Thea leaves for Germany and when the story resumes?

2. What statement of Thea's offends Bowers?

3. Who is Landry?

4. Why does Thea resent Mrs. Priest?

5. What secret is Ottenburg hiding from Thea when he proposes?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does the medical student come to visit Thea when she is sick?

2. How does Archie react when he sees Thea after her performance in New York?

3. How does Thea's family respond to her attendance and singing at the Mexican ball?

4. How do Thea's thoughts on music change during her time at Ottenburg Ranch?

5. Why is Thea relieved after she tells Archie the story of her and Ottenburg?

6. What key piece of information does Cather insert into Tillie's recollection about her time in Kansas City with Thea?

7. What happens to Thea's father?

8. What epiphany does Thea have on music and water while at Ottenburg Ranch?

9. Why doesn't Thea return to Moonstone when her mother is dying?

10. How do the Kohlers respond to being awakened by Thea's voice during the Mexican ball?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss at least three obstacles Thea faces during her journey toward becoming a singer and how she is able to overcome each of those obstacles. Cite the text to support your statements.

Essay Topic 2

Write an argument paper discussing whether Archie is secretly in love with Thea. 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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