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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. Which word does Catherine use to describe how she is worried about her composition as rehearsals start?

2. Which piece of furniture is Catherine most proud of?

3. What do Catherine and Dave fight about constantly?

4. Why does Catherine look at the nurse for reassurance as the plane descends?

5. How does her father react to the news that she won't be coming home for Christmas?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Catherine's father react to the news that she won't be coming home for Christmas and how does Catherine react to him?

2. What would Catherine do when her parents would fight?

3. What does Catherine remember one of her music teachers saying about lullabies?

4. How does Catherine relax while she is experiencing the labor pains?

5. What does Catherine learn about St. Cecilia and how does it affect her?

6. What comparison does Catherine make between the suckling of a baby and her music?

7. What happens when Catherine and Cranny are sewing or making hot water for tea?

8. What does Catherine realize will happen the longer she lives without telling her parents about her child?

9. What happens in regards to Catherine's contractions and what do the sisters tell her to do?

10. What does Catherine think about when she can't get to sleep for a long time?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What influence do you think Anna has had on Catherine's life? Why do you think she has had this influence?

Essay Topic 2

Why does Catherine have to come to grips with her past? What steps does she take to make this happen? Do you think she took the right steps? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

In what ways are Catherine's parents responsible for the separation between them? In what ways is Catherine responsible for the separation? Who do you believe is more to blame and why do you feel that way?

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