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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 the proprietress?

2. What is Jane's last name?

3. Who might be willing to give Eleanor a job?

4. What color is the square of velvet?

5. Josie gets a part in a play as ______.

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Explain the opening scene of the book.

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

4. What causes Eleanor to depart?

5. What mail does Rosemary receive from Eleanor?

6. What dramatic scene takes place between Philip and Rosemary?

7. How does Eleanor learn about Philip's death?

8. Where does Eleanor find a place to live?

9. What might Rosemary have done during Philip's break down?

10. Discuss the conversation held between Jane and Rosemary regarding the upcoming wedding.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explain in detail World War I and its place in the book. How does it affect each character? What are the opinions of the characters regarding the war, i.e., Philip, Rosemary, Eleanor, Jane, Mr. Fell and Teddy?

Essay Topic 2

Describe Ephron's use of foreshadowing throughout the book. Give at least three examples of foreshadowing. Give details and the purpose of using the technique. How else could the reader learn about the important information? What other technique might have been used?

Essay Topic 3

Politics and war are also referred to in the book. Discuss the use of politics in the story. Do you think politics are an important part of the book? Explain. How else could Ephron incorporate politics and war into the book? Also examine the use of politics in relationships.

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