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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. The topic of "Seven Sisters" is __________________.

2. What is Mona's last name?

3. Stuart and Pat's life centers primarily on ___________________.

4. Vera had a wretched _________________.

5. In what business has Olive worked for 20 years?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the premise of "Highbury & Islington"?

2. What is the premise of "Green Park"?

3. Why has Jane requested a reunion with her friends, Helen and Margaret?

4. Describe Vera's childhood and how she prepares to leave her situation.

5. What is the premise of "Victoria"?

6. Why does Rose want to take her father to Paris?

7. Explain the reason for the trouble between Mary and her parents and what her life is like without them.

8. How does Shirley prove to be the most sensitive person in the story?

9. What are Eve's philosophies for helping women get ahead and when does she know to move on to the next opportunity?

10. Why does Nan especially enjoy having Shirley as a customer?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Create a character study of Rita in "Notting Hill Gate." What are her physical characteristics? What are her motivations? What are her fears? What are her dreams? What else can you say about Rita?

Essay Topic 2

The frustration of unfulfilled affection touches several characters in the book. Name at least two characters who experience unfulfilled love and the situations that occur as a result.

Essay Topic 3

Create a character study of Nan in "Warren Street." What are her physical characteristics? What are her motivations? What are her fears? What are her dreams? What else can you say about Nan?

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