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

Short Answer Questions

1. When does Joanna ask Mrs. Todd to return?

2. What does Mrs. Blackett need in order to be ready for departure?

3. What happens at the last minute before Joanna's wedding?

4. How does the narrator engage Elijah in conversation?

5. Who does the narrator ask to take her to Shell-Heap Island in Chapter 15?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Strength and vulnerability are two major themes of the novel. How is each characteristic illustrated within the novel, and how do they relate to each other?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the various roles women in the novel take on.

Essay Topic 3

Dunnet is a seaside town surrounded by several islands. Discuss the various symbolic meanings of the islands mentioned in the book.

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