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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. Why does Catherine wonder if Dave will still find her attractive?

2. Why is Catherine leaving Dave?

3. What complaint does Catherine have when she goes to the doctor?

4. How does Catherine get to the hospital?

5. Who are many of Catherine's memories tied to?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How does Catherine say she feels throughout her pregnancy?

3. Why is Dave able to do work that the big boats cannot do?

4. What does Catherine remember happening between her and her parents and what does she do because of it during her postgraduate year in Glasgow?

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

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

7. Why does Catherine decide she shouldn't pray to God?

8. What does Catherine realize she is doing when she hears herself talking about how lovely her daughter is?

9. How are the people at Rotten Row and what does Catherine decide to do about it?

10. What does Catherine tell Liz was the reason for her phone call?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In what ways is Catherine isolated? Does she isolate herself? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

Why do you think the author has the flashback portion of the novel come after the death of her father? Do you think it worked to place it in part 2? Would you have placed it here? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

What does the title of the novel have to do with the plot and ideas introduced in the novel? Do you believe it is a good title? Why or why not?

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