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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. What does Ginny ask of the person to whom she writes the letter?
2. Which of the following is NOT something Ginny envies about Florrie?
3. Florrie considers Lily to be a ___________________.
4. Which disease hits the midwife's family?
5. Why is Ginny no longer interested in reconciling with Tom?
Short Essay Questions
1. When does the demon spirit come to visit Ginny and what effect is it having on Tom now?
2. How does Ginny feels that she has shunned the way of the church by working with Tom
3. What is the purpose of Ginny's letter to Locke?
4. Explain what Tom does when Ginny refuses to stay home from the revival and what his motivations might have been.
5. Why does Ginny feel as if she is fighting for her place in the family regarding Florrie's help?
6. What does Ginny reveal to Locke in the letter about their father and the hypocrisy in the family?
7. What does Ginny realize about the land as she, Pa and Tom walk around talking about it?
8. Why are Tom's rants about taking care of people exposed to typhoid so ironic?
9. To what does Ginny attribute the bright, white light when she is ill and having delusions?
10. What is the content of the letter Locke has written to Ginny?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
"The Truest Pleasure" is a classic story of love. What does that classification entail? Why does this story fit into this category? Explain.
Essay Topic 2
The author uses some important instances of flashbacks in the story. Explain what a flashback is and cite at least two examples making sure to explain what makes each a flashback.
Essay Topic 3
Explain the significance of the voices Ginny hears. When does she typically hear them? What is going on in Ginny's life when she hears the strange voices?
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