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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 is Beatrice's roommate?

2. How was Son injured?

3. What chore is Rose assigned to do?

4. What did Rose's mother do after Rose got married?

5. Where does Beatrice plan to go through her labor?

Short Essay Questions

1. What place does driving a car have in Rose's life?

2. How is Son's character contrasted with Rose's character?

3. What was Rose's relationship with her mother?

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

5. Why do Rose and Angie not think they will have to help Beatrice with her plan?

6. What is surprising about Beatrice's delivery and what lie do the girls tell Mother Corinne?

7. Who is Son?

8. How do Angie and Rose differ in their feelings about being pregnant?

9. How does Son show that he is interested in Rose?

10. How is Rose different from the other girls living at St. Elizabeth's?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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

Essay Topic 2

What is the significance of the book's title? What are some other possible titles for the book. List at least five and cite your reasons for each.

Essay Topic 3

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

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