View a FREE sample

This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens when Ernest walks Pauline home one day?

2. Where does Hadley suspect Ernest is meeting Pauline?

3. With whom does Hadley spend a lot of time in Paris?

4. Whom does Ernest suggest Hadley invite on their Christmas vacation?

5. Where is Hadley when she goes into labor?

Short Essay Questions

1. What surprises Hadley about Ernest's new book and what is his explanation about it?

2. About what is Hadley hurt and angry that Pauline tells her?

3. How did Pauline and Ernest begin an affair and how did Ernest feel about her and Hadley?

4. Who is Cayetano Ordonez and what does he do that involves Hadley after a bull fight?

5. Why do Ernest and Hadley decide to return to Paris?

6. Describe Hadley's birthing of their son.

7. What happens that makes Hadley realize she had to do something about her life?

8. What does Pauline suggest about The Torrents of Spring and how does Hadley feel about the suggestion?

9. What does Ernest write Hadley from Madrid, and why does Ernest hate to be alone?

10. What evidence of success did Ernest have?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Many readers of fiction place themselves in the position of one character, wondering if they would do the same thing as that character. Discuss the following:

1. Do you think one of the values of literature is to serve as a reflection of oneself? Why or why not?

2. Socrates said "Know thyself." How can reading a book such as The Paris Wife help a reader to know him/herself? Do you find yourself reflecting on your own character and abilities when reading The Paris Wife? Why or why not.

3. Choose one specific incident in The Paris Wife to discuss and compare one character's response to how you think you would respond.

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the following:

1. What do you think are the characteristics of a successful novel?

2. Analyze and discuss The Paris Wife based upon the criteria you decide upon in #1 and judge if The Paris Wife is a successful novel.

3. Do you think the criteria for a successful novel should be different if it is written for adults versus young adults? Why or why not? Would most adults consider The Paris Wife a successful novel? What about young teens?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the following:

1. Who is/are the protagonists of the story and why?

2. Who is/are the antagonists of the story and why?

3. Which 3 secondary characters have the greatest impact on the plot?

4. Are any of the characters dispensable and which ones? Why or why not?

5. Do you think this is a character-driven plot or an action-driven plot? Explain.

(see the answer keys)

This section contains 1,096 words (approx. 4 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample