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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. In her telling of the Angelfield story, what does Vida Winter begin to do that she has not done before?

2. Who is Aurelius' half-sister?

3. After Margaret returns to Winter's house after her second visit to Angelfield, what wakes Margaret in the middle of the night?

4. What color is the tent that Margaret sees at Angelfield?

5. When Margaret finally tells Vida Winter about her own life, what does she show Winter?

Short Essay Questions

1. In what state is Charlie's room when John-the-dig breaks down the door?

2. Describe Aurelius's inheritance.

3. Describe how the fire started.

4. Who is the unnamed child's father?

5. After the strange discovery of human remains at Angelfield, why does Margaret go to see Mr. Lomax?

6. What news brings Aurelius much joy?

7. Explain the relationship between Ambrose Proctor and the twins.

8. Who takes care of the unnamed child?

9. Explain what Hester finds strange about Emmeline's use of pronouns.

10. Why does the Missus neglect to tell Charlie about Isabelle's death?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In Chapter 3, Margaret writes about her family, and in particular her parents, "tragedy changes everything." Discuss this idea in terms of the book. How were the characters affected by tragedy?

Essay Topic 2

In Chapter 2, Margaret Lea says, "through the written word, they (authors) can anger you or make you happy. They can comfort you. They can perplex you. They can alter you." In what ways did this novel arouse a reader's emotions? Give specific examples of emotions or life lessons that a reader could use from this novel.

Essay Topic 3

The extended generations of family at Angelfield are what we would call "dysfunctional." In what ways were these characters troubled? In what way did they try to hide their problems and resist outside help? How does Setterfield use this novel to make a point about the tragedy of isolation and "hiding " family problems?

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