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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 old is Harrold when Maureen meets him?

2. Who travels with Maureen shortly after her wedding to report on a story?

3. What is Everett Shed's job?

4. Where does Julia bring Mary the first time they meet?

5. Where does Julia tell Mary a medical clinic is located?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is one positive memory of Mary's childhood in Chicago?

2. What happens when Maureen takes Caroline and goes to her mother's house?

3. What is one trait of Harrold's that Maureen admires?

4. Describe Willis Beal and his behavior at Mary's cottage.

5. What role does alcohol play in Maureen and Harrold's relationship?

6. How does Mary "keep the fear at bay" on the first day at the cottage?

7. What does Mary think of the cottage Julia shows her on the point?

8. What changes does Maureen make in her job at the magazine because of Harrold?

9. Why does Maureen change her name to Mary when she is signing the hotel register?

10. What does Maureen do when she goes to the general store in St. Hilaire?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss Julia Strout's character. How is she described? What role does she play in Mary's life? Does Mary feel comfortable confiding in her? Provide textual examples to support your viewpoint.

Essay Topic 2

When Mary first arrives in St. Hilaire, how does she try to hide her bruises? Why does she lie about how she got them? Does this lie end up damaging her at the trial? How so?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the character of Willis Beale and his attitude toward Mary. Why does he tell the private investigator where Mary is living? What is he jealous of regarding Mary? Does his jealousy taint his comments about her to Helen?

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