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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 did Son's parents not care for Cecilia?

2. Who is Lewis Nelson?

3. Who is Beatrice's roommate?

4. Of what disease is Nelson's wife cured after drinking the spring water?

5. What structure does Nelson build near the spring?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who is Son?

2. What goes through Rose's mind as she drives from California to Kentucky?

3. What does Sister Evangeline tell Rose and Angie about their unborn babies?

4. Who was the girl named Cecilia that Son got his tattoo for?

5. What does Rose learn about what happens to a girl once she has had her baby and how does this add to the shame overshadowing the home?

6. What gifts does Son give Rose for Christmas?

7. What goal did Beatrice accomplish by having her babies at the home?

8. Why does Rose feel so much anxiety being married to Thomas?

9. Describe the amazing find on George Clatterbuck's property and how it saved his little daughter, June.

10. Why does Rose feel guilty when her mother gets married soon after Rose is married?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Create a character study of Son. What are his physical characteristics? What are his motivations? What are his fears? What are his dreams? What else can you say about Son?

Essay Topic 2

Explain the role of women in Ireland in the mid-20th century when the women in the novel are living their lives. What precedents do they feel compelled to follow? What restrictions do they have? What freedoms did they have that 21st century women do not have?

Essay Topic 3

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

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