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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 does Penelope call about Lawrence's paintings?

2. Where does Antonia accompany Penelope to her appointment?

3. Who arranges Penelope's funeral?

4. What does Penelope realize about her relationship with Ambrose almost from the beginning?

5. How does Penelope feel when she awakens in Chapter 13?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Olivia's support critical to Antonia and Danus' future?

2. What does Penelope decide to do with the unfinished Lawrence Stern paintings?

3. How does Richard stand in stark contrast to Ambrose?

4. Why does Danus feel that he must have his medical exams at this point in his life?

5. Who is Roy Brookner?

6. What are the unhappy implications of Penelope's marriage to Ambrose?

7. How does the relationship between Antonia and Danus mirror that of Penelope and Richard's?

8. Where is the painting, The Shell Seekers, now hanging?

9. What does Penelope do on her last day in Porthkerris?

10. What are the circumstances of Sophie's death?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

Essay Topic 2

Project into the future ten years after the end of the novel and write a brief synopsis for Olivia's life. Will her career still be such a powerful presence in her life? Does she have a significant other in her life? What role does Olivia play in Antonia and Danus' lives?

Essay Topic 3

Pilcher 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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