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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 order to protect herself from possible accusations of infidelity, how does Angela explain her relationship with Stephen?

2. During Lady Anna's pregnancy, how does Sir Phillip speak about his unborn child?

3. On the way home from from Cornwall, what does Stephen purchase for Angela?

4. What is the name of Angela's dog?

5. What U.S war did Angela's family participate in and subsequently cause Angela to flee to New York?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the direct result of Violet Antrim's gossip on Stephen's checkbook?

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

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

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

5. What does Stephen discover when Angela cuts one of their dates in the park short, claiming to have a headache?

6. How does Stephen enjoy her vacation in Cornwall with her mother?

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

8. How does Roger Antrim affect Stephen's relationship with Angela?

9. Where do Stephen and Angela share their first kiss?

10. How do Stephen and Martin spend their time together, and what is the reaction from the neighborhood to the budding new friendship?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

A few years after leaving Morton, Stephen moves to Paris. First, describe the decision that led to Stephen deciding to move from England to France. What was she hoping to accomplish in France that she couldn't anywhere else in the world? Were Stephen's goals reached during the time she lived abroad? How can you tell? Finally, describe what the city of Paris symbolizes in Stephen's personal exploration. What aspects of Stephen's self-exploration are mirrored in the physical landscape of the city?

Essay Topic 2

When the war begins, Stephen is quick to join the military forces. First, describe the job that Stephen is given once she joins the military. Then, describe the irony that Stephen notes about the country of France regarding women, specifically in wartime. How does this irony affect the way Stephen feels about herself as a person and about the country she is serving? Finally, describe the way the war affects Stephen both physically and emotionally. How does Stephen change, as a person, in the year that she serves?

Essay Topic 3

While living in Morton, Stephen was introduced to the housemaid, Collins. First, describe Stephen's initial reaction to meeting Collins. Why did the girl feel such a connection to her maid? Then, describe how Stephen's relationship with Collins grew during the time of Collins's employment at Morton. What events eventually led to Collins being dismissed from the farm? How did this dismissal affect Stephen?

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