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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. What was Gretchen's maiden name?

2. Who manages accounts for Jean's job?

3. What is Jean's tip to keep fingers white and soft?

4. In Chapter 15, why does Jean want to arrange an outing for her mother?

5. What club does Jean's sister write of joining in Chapter 1?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Jean sometimes resent her sister Dorrie?

2. What is Jean's first impression of Gretchen?

3. What is Jean's first impression of Howard?

4. What does Gretchen make for Jean in Chapter 8 in a gesture of friendship?

5. Where is Jean's sister Dorrie?

6. Why does everyone refer to Kitty as "Poor Kitty"?

7. Who does Jean live with?

8. Who does Jean talk to to try to corroborate Gretchen's story in Chapter 5?

9. What does Howard do for a living?

10. What does Martha give to Jean to give to Gretchen for her?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

For much of the novel, what is Jean's attitude towards men in general, and why has she arrived at this opinion/conclusions? Write an essay explaining your answers, citing specific references to the text to help support your conclusions.

Essay Topic 2

How does Chambers treat the topics of trust and honesty, specifically as they relate to Gretchen's and Jean's relationship? Write an essay explaining your answers, citing specific references to the text to help support your conclusions.

Essay Topic 3

How does Chambers treat the topic of unburdening secrets throughout this novel, especially through Jean's and Alice Halfyard's experiences and choices? Write an essay explaining your answers, citing specific references to the text to help support your conclusions.

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