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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 do Thea and Ottenburg leave the ranch?

2. Where does Thea first encounter Spanish Johnny when she returns home from Chicago?

3. Who helps Archie with his work and his house?

4. Who is Landry?

5. How does Thea pay for her keep in Chicago when she comes back from Moonstone?

Short Essay Questions

1. What indicates to the reader that Spanish Johnny is excited and proud of Thea's performance?

2. Why doesn't Thea return to Moonstone when her mother is dying?

3. Why does Ottenburg leave Thea when she prepares to leave for Germany?

4. How do Thea's thoughts on music change during her time at Ottenburg Ranch?

5. How does Thea feel about her family when she returns to Chicago after spending the summer with them?

6. How does Thea's family respond to her attendance and singing at the Mexican ball?

7. Why is Ottenburg upset that Thea will take money from Archie, but not from him?

8. Why is Thea relieved after she tells Archie the story of her and Ottenburg?

9. What is different for Thea about the Mexican ball?

10. What does Thea come to realize about fate during her time at Ottenburg Ranch?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Analyze Dr. Archie's relationship with Thea, beginning when he meets her during her brother's birth and ending with the conclusion of the novel. What does their relationship provide for one another? Does their relationship help or hinder them?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the symbolism of Gluck's "Orpheus" throughout the novel, making sure to use specific examples from the text in your essay.

Essay Topic 3

Is Thea's family a positive or negative influence in Thea's life? In your answer, make sure to discuss both Thea's parents and at least one sibling, as well as use direct evidence from the text to support your thesis.

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