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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. Of what did Mary's brother and sister die?

2. What does Mary always do in the afternoon?

3. How long have Dick and Mary been married at this point in the story?

4. What type of clothes does Mary buy for herself?

5. Who is found murdered?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Mary's perspective on her new life change?

2. What were the two happy times during Mary's childhood?

3. What type of store does Dick build on the farm? What does Mary think about it?

4. How does Mary feel after Dick shows her around the house?

5. Describe Mary's social life.

6. Describe Mary's attempt to return to her old job and leave Dick.

7. How do people react to the newspaper article about the murder?

8. Describe the Turners' reputation in the community.

9. Describe Mary's background and early childhood.

10. When and why was Mary so fortunate? How did she feel about her good fortune?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay detailing a plan for a successful farm in Africa. Do research on the types of crops common to Africa, conditions unique to farming on the African continent, and farming techniques that will help ensure success.

Essay Topic 2

Write an essay on the power relationship between Mary and Moses. Be sure to address:

1) How the relationship changes throughout the novel.

2) How Moses exercises power over Mary.

3) The greater themes and implications of the power relationship between Mary and Moses.

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay explaining the circumstances of a real unsolved murder. Be sure to address:

1) Main suspects in the case.

2) Major theories on what happened.

3) What you think is the truth.

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