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

Short Answer Questions

1. What meal is Margaret setting the table for?

2. What does John say would make him love Margaret even more?

3. Why does Maggie want Margaret to get the money from the painting?

4. Who remarks on the excitement of John and Harriet being close together?

5. Who does Margaret declare is the only person who matters?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Pick two characters from the book and discuss their goals and motives. Do they achieve their motives? Do they share similar goals and motives with other characters? Do their goals clash with other characters? How do the characters goals and motives affect their interaction with each other?

Essay Topic 2

What are the main turning points of the story? How do turning points work to keep a reader interested in the story? When does Gerstenberg use her turning points and why does she use them at those particular moments?

Essay Topic 3

Examine the book's reception in three different countries including the country the book was written. How do their opinions about the books differ? Was the book more influential in one country than another? If so, why?

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