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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. Margaret says of herself, "gradually, my reading became less random." What becomes the primary interest, or focus, of her reading?
2. Margaret realizes that this person may still be alive and could answer many questions about the twins' childhood. She writes a letter asking an investigator to find whom?
3. What is peculiar about the way Margaret must read "The Thirteen Tales?'
4. Why is Angelfield scheduled for demolition?
5. When Winter returns to the telling of her story, she talks of the village men asking for Dr. Maudsley's help with the twins. How does the doctor first attempt to solve the problem?
Short Essay Questions
1. How does Margaret learn that she was a twin? Describe what she is doing and how she makes the discovery.
2. Describe the incident of the baby and perambulator.
3. Give three adjectives that describe Hester.
4. What happens to Mrs. Maudsley when she arrives at Angelfield to check on the twins?
5. When Margaret writes a card about Hester, what conclusion does she come to, and how does she act on this?
6. When Hester arrives, she summons the twins, but they do not come. How does Hester handle this behavior?
7. What happens when Margaret arrives at Vida Winter's house for the first time?
8. Describe Judith, the housekeeper.
9. Describe the bookstore. Who were its main customers, and how was most of its income made?
10. Contrast the differences in Margaret's parents.
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
In their first interview, Vida Winter says to Margaret, " I can't stand politeness.... people with ambition don't give a damn about what people think of them." Many people would argue that politeness is a virtue, but Vida Winters thinks otherwise. Do you agree or disagree that politeness is virtue? Is it or is it not an admirable character trait? Discuss how Winter's lack of politeness affected her ability to relate to others, and whether if affects her appeal to readers.
Essay Topic 2
Aurelius is a character who is never content knowing he was abandoned by his own parent and adopted by a stranger. How does this affect the choices he makes? How does this affect his personality? Write about Aurelius as a character, paying particular attention to his desperate need for belonging.
Essay Topic 3
How believable are the "ghost sightings"? List at least four of the sightings and give the explanation for each. Should they have been included in this novel at all?
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