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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. How does Elsie say her life is going in Boston?

2. What appears very green to Dick as he surveys the aftermath of the hurricane?

3. Why does May think Eddie won't get far with his new woman?

4. Where is May when Dick tells her about his affair?

5. Who does May tell Dick has called him?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does the strain of Dick's infidelity begin to weigh on his mind?

2. What is the significance of Dick and Elsie spotting the blue canoe after the storm?

3. How does Dick feel himself becoming more like the people he used to hate?

4. Why is Dick confused about May's comments about what women want in their lives?

5. How does the weather reflect the state of Dick and his family?

6. How do Dick's conflicted feelings about Parker continue to exhibit in Chapter 44?

7. How does Dick avoid telling May the truth about his affair with Elsie?

8. Describe Dick's state of mind trying to balance May and Elsie in his life.

9. Why does Dick continue to feel instability on land, especially after discovering Marie having sex with Parker?

10. How does Schuyler's documentary put Dick in an unfavorable light?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

he author uses more than one iteration on the theme of hope. Identify at least two themes about hope in the book. Then cite an example to support each theme you name.

Essay Topic 2

The author uses some important instances of foreshadowing in the story. Explain what foreshadowing is and cite at least two examples making sure to explain what makes each an example of foreshadowing.

Essay Topic 3

Explain the significance of the book's title. What did the author mean by calling the novel SPARTINA? Cite an example to support your answer.

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