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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. Who accepts a principal position in another town when Waynesboro college is sold?
2. Whom does Christina begin to date in "1878"?
3. What 18-year-old has a bout with asthma and is elected to the club in "1875-1876"?
4. What causes the young man injured at Ludwig's mill to die?
5. Who plans to teach in Waynesboro to repay her college debt?
Short Essay Questions
1. What discovery makes Anne and Sally begin to like Rhoda McKinney?
2. How does Thomasina begin dating her boyfriend and future husband?
3. What is Ludwig's concern when hiring an overseer of the mill? Why does he hire one despite his concern?
4. What does John tell Anne about Mr. McCune's delay in contacting a doctor for his wife?
5. Where and when is the first meeting of the club held?
6. Where does the club operate its library from while it begins raising funds? How is the library staffed?
7. Who discovers Miss Pinney is dead? Where is she found?
8. What angers Amanda about Mr. McCune? Explain the situation.
9. How do Doug and Barbara's approach to dealing with Doug's aunts differ?
10. Discuss the living arrangements of the Lowreys, the Rauchs, and Dr. Blair once the Waynesboro college is sold.
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
What is the difference between tone and mood? What was the tone of this novel? What was the mood of it? Was it consistent throughout, or did it vary? Define the terms tone and mood and use examples from the text to support your thoughts.
Essay Topic 2
Discuss the main characters of this book. Who was the protagonist, and what separates that character from the other main characters?
Essay Topic 3
What is the primary theme of ...and Ladies of the Club? How does the author present this theme? How does the theme develop throughout the novel?
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