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

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

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 returning home to Paris from their vacation, what does Stephen purchase in order to show Mary around Paris?

5. After falling in love with Mary, what does Martin propose to do to remedy the conflict with Stephen?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

9. How does Stephen spoil Mary when they return to Paris after the war?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The Morton Property had many different managers. First, describe the time line of managers that took over Morton during the time that Stephen and her family lived there. Then, choose two of the different property managers and describe their management styles. What is the same about their styles? How did each come to managerial power at the Morton Property? What changes did they make while in charge? Finally, describe, in your own opinion, who was the best property manager to lead Morton Property?

Essay Topic 2

Angela Crossby is an interesting character that helps to illuminate the way money affects society during the time that this novel is set. First, describe Angela Crossby's financial standing at the time when she first meets Stephen. Then, describe Angela's family history with money. How did her family's decisions affect her financial standing today? Then, explain how finances have affected Angela's romantic life, including her marriage and her relationship with Roger Antrim. How have finances affected Angela's relationship with Stephen, either positively or negatively?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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