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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 sees a banshee?

2. What did the Captain lead his men through during the war?

3. What was Matthew Quirke set for?

4. Who is the unexpected visitor?

5. Where did the Gaults buy the teacup?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens to Heloise in this chapter?

2. How has Lucy's life and the world around her changed?

3. How do characters age in this chapter?

4. How are Everard and Lucy getting along?

5. What attracted Everard to military life?

6. Where does Lucy go? How does she feel about being there?

7. What changes occur around Lahardane?

8. How does Everard reflect on his marriage to Heloise?

9. What was the relationship between Heloise and Everard's brother?

10. What do the nuns admire about Lucy? How does Lucy feel about her life?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write a historical essay documenting Italy's role in World War Two. Be sure to address:

1) Benito Mussolini and his government.

2) Reasons for Italy entering the conflict, and why Italy chose the side of the Axis powers.

3) The end of Italy's role in World War Two.

Essay Topic 2

Write an essay documenting a trade of your choice. Be sure to address:

1) Education and experience required for this profession.

2) Pros and cons of this trade, and how it has changed over time.

3) The demand for this skill in today's marketplace.

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay documenting the lasting and failed romance between Lucy and Ralph. Be sure to address:

1) Symbolism visible in their relationship.

2) Barriers and stumbling blocks to Lucy and Ralph being together.

3) Lessons that can be learned from Lucy and Ralph's example.

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