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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. What makes Rose decide to leave her home?

2. What happens to the structure when the spring dries up?

3. Who is Lewis Nelson?

4. Why does Son eat dinner in the kitchen each night?

5. What is Rose's demeanor toward Son?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Rose and the role that religion plays in her life.

2. What advice does Father O'Donnell give Rose when she learns she is pregnant?

3. Why did Rose decide to marry Thomas Clinton?

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

5. What did Rose think a sign from God would guide her to someday?

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

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

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

9. How does Rose show disregard for Son's feelings especially regarding the name Cecilia?

10. 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?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

Project into the future ten years after the end of the novel and write a brief synopsis for Sissy's life. Will Rose still be such a powerful presence in her life? What is her relationship with Son? Did she develop a relationship with Thomas? Explain your ideas.

Essay Topic 3

The frustration of unfulfilled affection touches several characters in the story. Name at least two characters who experience unfulfilled love and the situations that occur as a result.

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