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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. Why does Maggie Cantwell come for Anna's help?

2. Why is Mem on her way to the Hadfields when Anna goes to see her?

3. What does the Londoner tell the other diners during the Bradfords' dinner party?

4. Who came back with Maggie when she returned to the village?

5. What is the crowd told to do after they realize what they've done?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is revealed about Anna's relationship with her father? How does Sam figure into this?

2. What does Anna do to try to console the rector? How does he respond?

3. What does the rector say the plague-stricken villagers should do? How does this differ from the rest of the group?

4. How does Anna help Mary Daniel? Whose knowledge and strength does she use to help her through this task?

5. What is Anna ashamed of in her relationship with Anys? How has this changed?

6. Who tries to help Anna as she takes care of Jamie? What does each of these acts show?

7. What is the condition of the rector in the beginning of the novel?

8. What is the rector's plan for the village? Describe it in as much detail as possible.

9. What do the children find in the woodpile? How is this dangerous?

10. Why does Maggie come to Anna for help? Where does Maggie draw the line in accepting aid from Anna?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Think about Anna's father, Josiah. What events in his life have taught him to be a cold, callous character? How does his treatment of Anna estrange him from her? Do you think he deserves mercy for his actions? Why?

Essay Topic 2

Think about all the tragic events Anna witnesses during the plague. Which of these, in your opinion, influenced her the most in forging her own life far away from the village and all the people she knows? Why? Explain in detail.

Essay Topic 3

Anna and Elinor have a very close relationship in the novel, almost that of mother and daughter. Discuss the evolution of their relationship, and how Elinor fills a void in Anna's life, especially after the loss of her sons. Think of Anna's upbringing, her class, and job.

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