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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. What had been Alice's version of church while growing up?

2. How can Alice be characterized?

3. Alice is arrested on charges of _________________.

4. Which of Theresa's daughters drowns in Alice's pond?

5. Alice meets a young __________________ minister whom she considers a phony.

Short Essay Questions

1. Who is Nellie and what is her relationship with the Goodwins?

2. Describe how Howard's life has changed due to harassing phone calls and reporters.

3. What advice does Theresa get from her friend, Albert, regarding mourning for Lizzy?

4. What is Alice's job and why did she enter into this career field?

5. What stresses wear on Howard both at home and with Alice's incarceration?

6. Describe the School Board meeting when Alice runs away.

7. How does the author show that Alice's thoughts on religion are still very elementary?

8. What is the purpose of the shopping trip to get Howard a new suit?

9. What comment does Alice call out when the officers question her and how can it be detrimental for her?

10. What is the tragedy that occurs early in the story?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Hamilton 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

Explain the concept of loneliness as it exhibits in the story. Which of the characters are lonely? Are they all lonely in some way? Explain loneliness and the methods and attempts to overcome it.

Essay Topic 3

The author uses more than one theme in the novel. Identify at least two themes in the story and then cite an example to support each theme.

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