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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 long does World War Two last?

2. What is being manufactured in Enniseala?

3. What is Horahan temporarily out of?

4. What does the old man have in his house?

5. What part of Lahardane has become derelict?

Short Essay Questions

1. How is Lucy referred to in this chapter?

2. Describe Everard's journey back to Lahardane.

3. Describe Horahan's visit with the Gaults.

4. What does Lucy make during the wintertime? What is its significance?

5. What does Ralph plan to do?

6. How do Lucy and Everard react when they are reunited?

7. What attracted Everard to military life?

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

9. What is Ralph doing now? Is he writing to Lucy?

10. What changes occur around Lahardane?

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 that documents the history of the Irish Civil War of 1922-1923. Be sure to address:

1) Major parties and individuals of the conflict.

2) Historical context and causes of the conflict.

3) How the war was resolved, and its lasting effect on Irish history and politics until the present day.

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay on the topic of marriage. Be sure to address:

1) How marriage and family has changed over time.

2) The subject of divorce, and legal issues associated with marriage.

3) Advice to those hoping to get married.

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