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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. Who sails on The Mariposa?

2. Besides from his travels and war involvement, why does Iris fear Aldred doesn't return home?

3. Why does Peter write Audrey a letter so soon?

4. What does Peter's emergency force Aldred to do?

5. What is the one thing Aurora wants to know about Aldred when they meet before she leaves for Kenya?

Short Essay Questions

1. What presents do Aldred and Aurora give each other and why?

2. Why does Aldred believe he has survived all of his past obstacles?

3. What is Peter's long-term prognosis by the doctor?

4. Why do the Fry women like Helen so much?

5. Where does Aldred get the coat he and Helen are lying on in the grove?

6. What are the crisis' that Aldred must deal with upon his return from Nagasaki?

7. What do the Fry women think about Helen's love of Aldred?

8. Why is Peter so aware of his loneliness in Chapter 12?

9. What does Barbara think is the biggest reason as to why the Fairfax brothers don't talk to the local girls in New Zealand?

10. Why does Peter attempt suicide?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare and contrast Peter and Aldred. What struggles and successes do they share? What actions make them different?

Essay Topic 2

Who are the healers of the book? Who heals and how do they heal? Discuss the idea of healing by using examples and at least three characters.

Essay Topic 3

How does tragedy help Aldred seek out and find happiness?

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