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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 is the likely reason Stephen occasionally travels back to Morton after moving to Paris?

2. After touring places throughout Paris, what is Stephen's reaction to Jonathan's intentions?

3. What is Stephen's reaction toward Martin Hallam's letter, notifying her of his recent move to Paris and intentions to reignite their friendship?

4. After the Christmas Party, which of the following institutions do Stephen and Wanda attend together one afternoon?

5. Where does Stephen's friend Mary have family?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Raferty prompt Stephen to return home to Morton?

2. What is the reaction from the public to Stephen's third book?

3. What is Rue Jacob?

4. How does Stephen attempt to protect Mary while the two are serving together in the ambulance brigade during the war?

5. How do Barbara and Jamie die?

6. What writing advice does Jonathan Brockett give to Stephen upon the release of her second novel?

7. What type of tour does Brockett give to Stephen once she arrives in Paris, and what is Stephen's reaction to the tour?

8. How does Stephen react when Martin Hallam writes to tell her that he has moved to Paris?

9. How does Stephen's work affect her relationship with Mary?

10. What connection do Stephen and Wanda share with each other, particularly around Christmas time?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Although Stephen struggles to form close bonds with the people in her life, it is a completely different story with the animals in her life. First, describe the relationship Stephen has with the animals in her life and compare that to the relationship she has with people in her life. Then, choose one animal that Stephen forms a close bond with and describe one lesson Stephen learns from this animal. Finally, describe what you think Stephen's upbringing would have been like had she not had the solace of animals to keep her company.

Essay Topic 2

Although Stephen's relationship with her mother is often strained, she is introduced to many other women who offer her affection and support. Choose two of these characters and describe their relationships with Stephen. Where did Stephen meet these women? What types of support did they offer to Stephen? What lessons did Stephen learn from these women at a time in her life when she desperately needed a mother?

Essay Topic 3

Many people in Stephen's life are involved in her career as a writer. First, describe Stephen's professional path to becoming a writer. Where was her first inspiration? Then, describe the critical acclaim she received for each of the three novels she published. What was Stephen's reaction to the fame that came from her writing career? Finally, describe what you believe was the best writing advice Stephen received during her career. Who did this advice come from? What was the effect of this advice on Stephen's professional life?

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