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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. Whose son contracts the disease that breaks out in "1895-1896"?
2. What illness does Belinda contract?
3. In the chapter titled "1894-1895," who marries Randy Lichtenstein, a young attorney?
4. Who was the last living charter member of the club?
5. Who arranges for the older members of the club to have transportation to the events in the chapter titled "1929"?
Short Essay Questions
1. In the chapter titled "1892," what does Sheldon fear regarding his youngest child?
2. How does Amanda feel when Arianna runs away from home?
3. Why does Anne cut herself off from all but superficial friendships, and when does she change that attitude?
4. What is Johnny's response when Julia tells him she wants a divorce?
5. How are the children and grandchildren of the club members involved in World War I?
6. Explain the situation that leads to Ludwig's death.
7. After Sally's death, who moves in with Anne and why?
8. Explain the circumstances that lead to John's death. How does he die?
9. At first, Anne suspected Jessamine's son was fathered by John. Then she realized the date of John's trip and the birth of Jessamine's son were not connected. What does Anne learn when Jessamine moves to Waynesboro?
10. What does Anne ask her servant to help do that causes Tucker to fuss? How does Anne respond to Tucker?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Define rising action as an element of plot. Discuss in detail the rising action in...and Ladies of the Club. How does the author present it? How does the rising action flow? How does the rising action add to the suspense of the story?
Essay Topic 2
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?
Essay Topic 3
What does the club come to symbolize to Sally and many other women? Be sure to include a definition of symbolism in your essay.
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