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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. At Valerie Seymour's party, what is the name of the alcoholic painter Stephen and Mary are introduced to?

2. On which famous Paris street does Stephen decide to buy her home?

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

4. After retuning from Italy, which of the following activities do Stephen and Mary regularly share with their homosexual friends?

5. What is Stephen's rationalization behind her fake-lover stunt?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Stephen trick Mary into leaving her, and what is Mary's reaction to this trick?

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

3. Why did Madamoiselle Duphot return to Paris after living for many years in England?

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

5. How is Stephen injured during the war?

6. What important connections does Mary make at Valerie Seymour's Christmas party the year after she moves to Paris?

7. Why does Martin threaten to leave Paris soon after he meets Stephen there?

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

9. How does Mary feel when she learns that Martin is in love with her?

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

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

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

When she is a child, Stephen has almost everything she could ever want while living in Morton. First, describe the setting of Morton for a young girl like Stephen to grow up in. What advantages did she have growing up there? How did each of her parents try to create the best life possible for Stephen? Then, explain why, even though her parents tried very hard to please her, Stephen still felt as though something was missing from her life.

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