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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What other negative incident has happened to Barbara lately?

2. The hospital must balance financial responsibilities and ________________.

3. Who does Laura think she has offended by entering the hospital library?

4. What does Ferguson wonder about Barbara at this point?

5. For whom had Barbara asked before lapsing into unconsciousness?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explain the concept of loneliness as it exhibits in the story. Which of the characters are lonely? Are they all lonely in some way? Explain the loneliness and the methods and attempts to overcome it.

Essay Topic 2

Project into the future ten years and write a brief synopsis for the lives of Dr. Hochberg, Dr. Ferguson and Laura. Be sure to include emotional states as well as physical characteristics, geographic locations, work, hobbies, socialization, etc.

Essay Topic 3

The role of women is a main topic addressed in this story. Explain the theme that extends through all the female characters. What is the presumed role of women in America during the 1930s? Explain by giving examples.

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