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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. Why is Stella distraught after she visits the London physicians?

2. Why does Cora not like seeing her friends in London?

3. Why does Cora return to Aldwinter?

4. Why does Cora write to William more often than she sees him?

5. What question does Francis ask of William Ransome?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Martha's suggested solution to Edward's marriage proposal?

2. What is causing Joanna's disdain for Naomi?

3. How does Naomi come to realize that her friendship with Joanna is waning?

4. What was the cause of the pervasive and foul smell in Aldwinter?

5. What was Edward confessing to Martha regarding his involvement in his own stabbing?

6. Why does Charles believe in Darwinism?

7. What does Charles Ambrose agree fully with when walking the streets of the London housing projects?

8. What caused Cora's harsh response to Luke Garrett's love declaration?

9. Who is raising Stella's children while she is ill?

10. What kind of books did Cora request Luke bring for Francis?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Chapter One begins with a vivid description of time and its involvement in daily lives. Analyze why the author chose to begin the novel with time in the forefront. Use evidence from the text to support your answers.

Essay Topic 2

Luke Garret's hand was cut open. Discuss Luke's emotional state due to the loss of function in his hand and loss of his ability to perform surgery. How does Cora's rebuke effect him and his emotional state?

Essay Topic 3

"Martha says I've been selfish—that I've tried to tether everyone to me and not cared what they might have wanted. I said that this is how we all live or else we'd only ever be alone" (341). Discuss what Cora means. Do you agree? Explain.

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