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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. During their argument Avey can see that Jay desperately wants ______________.

2. Jay and Avey look forward to living in _________________ one day.

3. On what island is Avey's hotel located?

4. What was the name of the social events attended by Avey and Great Aunt Cuney?

5. Where is Avey as Chapter 5 begins?

Short Essay Questions

1. What are Avey's plans and how does she make her exit from the cruise?

2. How did Jay and Avey's life begin to take a turn for the better?

3. How challenging is it for Avey to find a quiet place on the ship where she can sort out her thoughts?

4. Who is Thomasina and how does she react to Avey's wanting to leave the cruise?

5. What did Avey realize about Jay on the night of the big fight?

6. What does Avey recall about spending time with her Great Aunt Cuney?

7. What happened when Avey finally let loose with her suspicions of Jay?

8. What does Avey learn from the taxi driver about what all the commotion is about with the people at the harbor?

9. What complications emerge in Avey's dream when she, as an adult, resists Great Aunt Cuney's insistence to follow her?

10. What is the premise of this novel?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Project into the future ten years and write a brief synopsis for Avey's life. Be sure to include emotional states as well as physical characteristics, geographic locations, work, hobbies, socialization, etc.

Essay Topic 2

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 1960s and 1970s? Explain by giving examples.

Essay Topic 3

Marshall is a master at dramatic devices. Choose an example of symbolism, metaphor, and irony, briefly describe them and identify the technique which they embody.

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