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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 Stephen takes in the sights and cultures of Paris life, she begins fencing again. What is the name of her instructor?
2. When "The Well of Loneliness" was published in 1928, what reason was given as to why it was banned?
3. During the wedding reception, why is Stephen's servant silent after wedding guest's mockery of Stephen?
4. In chapter fifty-five and fifty-six, who does Stephen pretend to be lovers with?
5. Upon arrival back to Paris from vacation, what is Barbara's diagnosis?
Short Essay Questions
1. How does Raferty prompt Stephen to return home to Morton?
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. How does Stephen spoil Mary when they return to Paris after the war?
4. What writing advice does Jonathan Brockett give to Stephen upon the release of her second novel?
5. Why does Martin threaten to leave Paris soon after he meets Stephen there?
6. What career path has Stephen chosen upon leaving Morton?
7. How does Adele's wedding affect Stephen emotionally?
8. What connection do Stephen and Wanda share with each other, particularly around Christmas time?
9. How do Barbara and Jamie die?
10. What gossip begins to emerge about Stephen and Mary while they are on their first vacation together?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
When Stephen meets and falls in love with Angela Crossby, Stephen sees for the first time the inequality regarding gender in her society. First, describe how Stephen and Angela first met. Then, explain how Angela's reaction to Stephen's marriage proposal highlighted the inequality in genders in their society. What could a man offer to his spouse in this society that a woman could not? How did this gender inequality eventually affect the relationship between Stephen and Angela?
Essay Topic 2
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.
Essay Topic 3
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?
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