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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 is Sophie's advice to Penelope regarding Ambrose?
2. Who is Nancy's husband?
3. What is the name of the place where Penelope was on holiday with her family?
4. What does Olivia ask Noel to do when he goes to Penelope's house?
5. What is most important to Nancy?
Short Essay Questions
1. What is the flashback Penelope has to when she was nineteen?
2. Why does Noel exhibit such callous behavior toward his mother?
3. What is the tone of the relationship between Ambrose and Penelope?
4. How does the author use foreshadowing by introducing Antonia into Olivia and Penelope's lives?
5. How does the author reveal which one of Penelope's children is closest to her?
6. What is the nature of Antonia's phone call to Olivia and how does it change Olivia's plans with Hank?
7. What are some of the major differences between Olivia and Nancy?
8. Why do the Lawrence Stern paintings have such an impact on Noel and Nancy?
9. How is Noel like his sister, Nancy?
10. Why is volunteer work during the war not a good choice for Penelope?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Describe the role of the family in THE SHELL SEEKERS. What does it mean for each of the main characters? How does the family evolve in its support or disregard of each other? How typical is this family to most British families living during the mid- to late-20th century?
Essay Topic 2
Does Pilcher end the story on a note of hope for Olivia or the continuance of her struggle to come to terms with her flawed relationship with her siblings? Give your perspective and two reasons to support your answer.
Essay Topic 3
The author uses more than one iteration on the theme of disappointment. Identify at least two characters who either embody or experience disappointment then cite an example to support your answers.
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