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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. Where is Betty and Herman's wedding held?

2. Who hosts a wedding shower for Betty?

3. What does Lottie do when Betty has difficulty writing a letter to Herman?

4. How is Betty unlike other people at parties?

5. The health department enlists Lottie's help to ________________________.

Short Essay Questions

1. According to Trudy, what is the best part of being abandoned by her husband?

2. Why are Herman's letters a source of anxiety for Betty?

3. What does Herman's enthusiasm for going to war show about him?

4. Describe the frantic day when Betty gives birth to her daughter.

5. What lessons does Trudy teach Betty regarding parenting?

6. Who is Stanton and what is Betty's relationship with him?

7. Why does Betty feel such a strong desire to leave Milk Farm Road?

8. What is the W.P.A. and what is its purpose?

9. Who are the Dionne quintuplets?

10. How does Lottie know that Betty is in danger with her relationship with Stanton?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Gibbons is a master at dramatic devices. Choose an example of symbolism, metaphors, and irony, briefly describe them and identify the technique which they embody.

Essay Topic 2

Create a character study of Bridget. What are her physical characteristics? What are her motivations? What are her fears? What are her dreams? What else can you say about Bridget?

Essay Topic 3

Create a character study of Lottie. What are her physical characteristics? What are her motivations? What are her fears? What are her dreams? What else can you say about Lottie?

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