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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. How old is Miep?

2. According to Ona, what makes people cruel?

3. Who asks August to take the minutes?

4. Who is the eldest Loewen woman?

5. Who makes a lot of noise in their sleep?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the relevance of the song "California Dreamin'"?

2. Where has August been living?

3. Why are the women banned from the co-op?

4. What was the aftermath of learning who was assaulting the women?

5. What will the "Do Nothing" women do?

6. According to Peters, why were the women attacked?

7. What happened to the women in the colony?

8. Who will decide what the women do?

9. What will happen to Ona's child?

10. What are the circumstances of August learning English?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Speculate on the future of the characters and the community after the end of the novel. What does the act of talking set in motion for them?

Essay Topic 2

Although this book focuses on women's experiences and problems, a man tells this story. What is the significance of this narrative perspective?

Essay Topic 3

Explore the varied opinions among the characters about what justice would look like for them and the implications of their decisions. Who do you believe is correct? Why?

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