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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who owns the gallery John sees advertised in the newspaper?

2. What does Margaret tell John she could not afford?

3. What does Margaret attempt to tell John about when he asks her to leave him alone?

4. What does John see advertised in the newspaper?

5. What does Margaret accuse Harriet of trying to do?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Why does Gerstenbeg use so few settings? How does Gerstenberg create a world away from the few settings she uses? What colors and objects does Gerstenberg use and what meaning does it give to the setting?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

How does Gerstenberg use her characters to express a life beyond the locations? How is the location used to express elements such as theme and character?

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