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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. While spending time with her mother in Cornwall, why can't Stephen relax and enjoy her time away?

2. What name does Angela designate for her home?

3. Which of the following best describes Angela's husband?

4. Although Stephen professes to hate her studies, she reveals to her instructors an exceptional talent in which field?

5. For what day of the week does Stephen plan her second visit with Angela?

Short Essay Questions

1. After his accident, why doesn't Sir Phillip want to take any medication?

2. How does Ralph Crossby react after reading Stephen's letter to his wife, Angela?

3. What is the neighborhood's reaction to the news that Martin's relationship with Stephen has ended?

4. What family history does Angela reveal to Stephen upon returning home to The Grange from her vacation with her husband?

5. What is the first real cause of tension in the relationship between Stephen and Angela?

6. Where does Stephen meet Angela Crossby?

7. What is Lady Anna's reaction when she realizes the truth about Stephen's relationship with Angela?

8. Why does Lady Anna feel cut out of many of Sir Phillip's conversations with Stephen?

9. What gossip does Violet Antrim bring to Stephen immediately upon her return home from Cornwall?

10. How does Sir Phillip react when he learns that his wife is expecting their first child?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

When Stephen and Mary Llewellyn meet for the first time, there is an instant attraction. First, describe how Mary and Stephen first meet. Which of the two makes the first move? Then, describe at least two of the major hurdles Stephen and Mary overcome in the first year of their relationship together. Based on the events of their relationship, do you think Stephen and Mary were a good romantic match?

Essay Topic 2

While she was growing up in Morton, Stephen had very different relationships with each of her parents. First, describe how Stephen's parents reacted, both as a couple and individually, to the news that they were expecting their first child. Were the parents' expectations met when Stephen was actually born? How did each of Stephen's parents deal with her "odd" personality, and how did their treatment of Stephen affect their relationship with their only child?

Essay Topic 3

When Stephen first met Angela, there was a mixed reaction to the relationship from Stephen's closest friends. First, describe Angela Crossby's character and explain why Stephen was so drawn to her romantically. Then, choose two characters that had opposing views about Stephen's relationship with Angela and explain those views here. What did some characters believe was positive about Stephen's love for Angela? What worried some characters about the effect Angela could have on Stephen's life? In the end, whose advice did Stephen listen to when addressing her relationship with Angela Crossby?

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