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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. When was the volume of Thomas Malory's Le Morte Darthur that Morgan wants to acquire printed by WIlliam Caxton?
2. In Chapter 5, what do Belle's siblings and mother surprise her with after her first day at the library?
3. When does Belle attend a gallery show for Edward Steichen?
4. How many volumes of Virgil's poetry are housed in the Princeton library?
5. How old is Teddy in 1906?
Short Essay Questions
1. Who is Junius Morgan?
2. How does the burden of keeping the family's secret of their race grow heavier as time goes on?
3. What does Belle tell a group of men at the Boston auction in Chapter 10 about her responsibilities for Morgan?
4. What argument does Belle remember in Chapter 2 between her parents?
5. Where is Belle living and working in Chapter 1?
6. In Chapter 9, how have Belle's duties for Morgan expanded?
7. How does Belle describe qualifications and her inexperience as an asset to becoming the librarian for Morgan's library?
8. How does Belle always know when Morgan is going to summon her to his office?
9. In Chapter 12, what solution does Morgan come up with for the financial crisis?
10. Where did Belle live until she was eight years old?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Metaphors and similes are figures of speech that are used to make comparisons between things. Metaphors seem to imply an equal comparison, while similes seem to imply a similarity between two things. Does the author use more metaphors or similes in the novel? How does the use of metaphors or similes help readers comprehend concepts? How does the use of metaphors or similes help make The Personal Librarian more interesting?
Essay Topic 2
Genevieve shares with Belle about living in South Carolina and Richard teaching at the university. What does the information reveal about the sacrifices Genevieve has made?
Essay Topic 3
Belle does not know much about the suffrage movement until she reunites with Katrina and Evelyn. Why is Belle considered a role model for suffragettes even though she is not involved in the movement?
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