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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. After being injured in battle, what French military honor is bestowed upon Stephen for her courage?

2. Upon arrival back to Paris from vacation, what is Barbara's diagnosis?

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

4. What do Stephen and Mary discover the morning after Barbara's death?

5. On which holiday does Stephen celebrate her twenty-seventh birthday?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Adele's wedding affect Stephen emotionally?

2. After leaving the hospital, where does Stephen take Mary for vacation, and what does she realize about their relationship?

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

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

7. How does Stephen react when World War I breaks out while she is living in Paris?

8. What is Rue Jacob?

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

10. What is Stephen's life like two years after leaving Morton?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

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?

Essay Topic 3

Throughout Stephen's childhood, Sir Phillip was perhaps the only person who truly understood her. First, describe the studying Sir Phillip did on his daughter's "condition." What "truth" did Sir Phillip think he knew about Stephen? What was his reaction to this information? Then, explain why Sir Phillip kept the information he learned about Stephen from her? What was the effect of this secret on Stephen's relationship with her father? If Sir Phillip had lived longer, do you think he ever would have told the truth to his daughter?

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