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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's first job?

2. Where do Betty and Herman plan to live when he returns from war?

3. What consumes Herman's thoughts during the honeymoon?

4. Betty requests that her _______________ be a modest event.

5. Betty learns a lot from Trudy regarding marriage and __________________.

Short Essay Questions

1. What are the two major revelations for Betty when she visits Stanton in the hospital?

2. What did the "Gregg course" teach?

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

4. Describe the flurry of pre-wedding activities and plan for Betty and Herman.

5. Describe the trip to Ireland for Lottie and why does she bring Bridget back to Kentucky?

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

7. What happens when Betty is unable to complete her letter to Herman?

8. Why is Lottie apprehensive about Betty's getting married?

9. What is Lottie's philosophy on helping people in the community?

10. What lessons does Trudy teach Betty regarding parenting?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

A CURE FOR DREAMS is a classic story of loss and renewal. What does that classification entail? Why does this novel fit into this category? Explain.

Essay Topic 2

The frustration of unfulfilled affection touches several characters in the story. Name at least two characters who experience unfulfilled love and the situations that occur as a result.

Essay Topic 3

Describe the role of the family in A CURE FOR DREAMS. What does it mean for each of the main characters? How does the family evolve in its support of each other? How typical is this family compared to most families living during the 20th century?

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