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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. Philip becomes _____ with Rosemary.

2. What color is the square of velvet?

3. How old is the proprietress?

4. What is the name of the proprietor of the boarding house?

5. When does Josie return from the theatre?

Short Essay Questions

1. Explain the opening scene of the book.

2. Describe the scene in which Eleanor goes to the theatre.

3. What is the status between Rosemary and Philip? What may alter their future?

4. How does Philip react when he meets Tess?

5. What are some of the life changes faced by Rosemary and Eleanor?

6. What happens when Eleanor walks out to Philip's car?

7. How does Philip's relationship with Jane change?

8. What is Mr. Fell's take on Philip's behavior?

9. Rosemary waits for Philip who is late. Describe the scene.

10. What does Jane find when she arrives at Rosemary's house to deliver the news?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write a short memoir that might have been written by Eleanor Smith. What types of things would Smith be most proud of in her career and personal lives? What other types of professional work might Eleanor have done or rise to in the future? Would the memoir include details of his relationships with Philip? How might Philip describe how she felt before, during and after her meetings with Philip? How would Eleanor address Philip's death?

Essay Topic 2

Philip has flashbacks about his time at war, including the death of his comrades as well as being in captivity. Write an essay explaining Philip's violent and traumatic experiences. Why was Philip captured? Why does he feel guilty about the deaths of his men? How did the experience change Philip? Do you think Philip could have overcome his traumas? Explain.

Essay Topic 3

Create a sensationalized story for the tabloids regarding Philip's affair and death. What would you say? How would you portray Rosemary, Philip, Eleanor and Jane? What are the challenges? Are you pleased with the outcome?

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