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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. Who is Bella Phippen?

2. Which of the following is not a reason given for Miss Farris' death?

3. What is Art Chamberlain's profession?

4. What year of high school is Del in in this section?

5. What favor does Mr. Chamberlain ask of Del?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens to Naomi when her father realizes she had been out all night drinking and carousing?

2. What are the setting and premise of Del's story?

3. How does Del finally land a part in the operetta?

4. How does Del describe how the students are screened to participate in the operetta?

5. Who is Art Chamberlain?

6. What happens to Mr. Chamberlain after his time with Del in the country that day?

7. How does Del envision herself as a sexual person for the first time?

8. What becomes of Miss Farris and Mr. Boyce a few years after the operetta?

9. Explain how the night of the dance further drives a wedge in Del and Naomi's relationship.

10. Who is Frank Wales and what is Del's opinion of him?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Even though the world was involved in World War II during much of the time period of Del's story, it does not really enter into the book. Why does the author choose to leave this major world event out of Del's story? What does that show about the isolation of Del and her rural surroundings?

Essay Topic 2

Explain the role of religion in Del's life. Why is she so adamant about pursuing it in spite of her mother's derision? Does Del make an informed choice for a church home? Does she make a final decision she can live with? Explain.

Essay Topic 3

Describe the setting for the novel. Be sure to include geography, time period and any pertinent popular culture events. Why did the writer choose this setting?

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