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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. How do the children behave under Carrie's care?

2. What is Betsey's life goal?

3. How does Betsey react to Jane talking about menstruation?

4. When Betsey sees Regina again, what does she notice about her?

5. Which of the following angers Jane?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What types of prejudice occur in the book Betsey Brown? How does Betsey begin as unaware and become aware of these issues? How do both types of prejudice relate to Betsey and her family and friends? What does Betsey learn as a result?

Essay Topic 2

The major source of conflict in the Brown household revolves around change versus traditionalism. Why is this a source of conflict? What characters are involved in the conflict? How does this conflict force the story to move forward?

Essay Topic 3

Each person in the Brown family has their own distinct role in the family unit. Analyze each character's or group of characters' role in the family. For example, how does Jane contribute to the success of the family? How does she cause conflict? Analyze the ways in which the other characters do this as well.

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