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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In the chapter titled "1894-1895," who breaks a rib?
(a) Lavinia.
(b) Charlotte.
(c) Anne.
(d) Rebecca.

2. In the chapter titled "1886-1887," who is the Baptist minister's wife?
(a) Gwen.
(b) Elizabeth.
(c) Arianna.
(d) Kitty.

3. How does the runaway in "1886" leave home?
(a) By train.
(b) On foot.
(c) By carriage.
(d) By horse.

4. Who works part time at the library in "1886-1887"?
(a) Ruhmamah.
(b) Barbara.
(c) Eliza.
(d) Amanda.

5. Before her death, why does Sally ask to see Anne?
(a) To tell her the names of Ben's parents.
(b) To admit that she had an affair with John.
(c) To ask her forgiveness.
(d) To tell her a secret.

Short Answer Questions

1. What war was the United States fighting in "1898"?

2. Who invites Belinda on a picnic after she recovers from her illness?

3. What kills Johnny?

4. How was Anne's death described by the person who was with her?

5. In the chapter titled "1916-1924," who marries Lowrey Edwards?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Julia use her baby to refuse social dictates?

2. How do Johnny and John split their medical cases?

3. Whom does Julia decide to marry when she is living in California? Why does she want to marry him?

4. How does Amanda feel when Arianna runs away from home?

5. How does Julia feel during her pregnancy, and what choice does she make after giving birth?

6. What is Johnny's response when Julia tells him she wants a divorce?

7. Why doesn't Julia give an immediate response to Johnny's marriage proposal?

8. Why does Anne cut herself off from all but superficial friendships, and when does she change that attitude?

9. Who does Melissa Patton marry, and why does she continue to work afterward?

10. How does Sally deal with becoming more crippled with arthritis?

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