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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. Why is Rachel's father going to Norfolk?

2. What is the name of Rachel's mule?

3. Why does Tony not come to help Rachel when her transportation breaks down in the mountains?

4. Where does Tony go when he leaves the house?

5. What is the river that runs through the region where the story takes place?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Rachel stay in her unhappy marriage with Tony?

2. What is Fiona's interest in the Kentucky Derby?

3. What makes Rachel ultimately surrender to her love for Dillon?

4. What does Jackie know about what Arthur Lee does to harm the people in the Number Thirteen community?

5. How do Dillon's disappointments by people he idolizes impact his behavior?

6. Who does Rachel marry after Fred abandons her?

7. What secret does Rachel keep from Dillon that plays a large part in her decision to live with Arthur Lee?

8. After the war, why does Rachel fight her attraction to Dillon even though he is even more good-looking now?

9. In contrast to how Tony treats Jackie, how does Dillon treat her when she stays with him?

10. What reasons do Dillon and Fiona have for not wanting Rachel to go away to nursing school?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The author uses more than one iteration on the theme of disappointment. Identify at least two characters who either embody or experience disappointment then cite an example to support your answers.

Essay Topic 2

There is much symbolism in this story, especially the mines. Cite at least three examples of symbolism and support your answers.

Essay Topic 3

Forbidden love is an important theme in "The Unquiet Earth". Can you cite an example to support this theme? Name two other themes and cite examples to support your answer.

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