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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. How does Stephen's endeavor of writing a third novel affect her relationship with Mary?

2. What character is resentful of Jonathan's interference in Stephen's plans and future?

3. After returning home from a visit to Morton, what is the most reasonable explanation for Stephen's decision to write a third novel?

4. Which of the following best describes Jonathan's friend, Valerie Seymour?

5. After Martin and Stephen reestablish contact and friendship and spend time together, what does Stephen begin to realize about him?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Stephen spoil Mary when they return to Paris after the war?

2. What gossip begins to emerge about Stephen and Mary while they are on their first vacation together?

3. How does Stephen react when Martin Hallam writes to tell her that he has moved to Paris?

4. How do Barbara and Jamie die?

5. How does Stephen react when World War I breaks out while she is living in Paris?

6. How does Raferty prompt Stephen to return home to Morton?

7. Why did Madamoiselle Duphot return to Paris after living for many years in England?

8. How does Stephen's work affect her relationship with Mary?

9. What is Rue Jacob?

10. What writing advice does Jonathan Brockett give to Stephen upon the release of her second novel?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Many people in Stephen's life are involved in her career as a writer. First, describe Stephen's professional path to becoming a writer. Where was her first inspiration? Then, describe the critical acclaim she received for each of the three novels she published. What was Stephen's reaction to the fame that came from her writing career? Finally, describe what you believe was the best writing advice Stephen received during her career. Who did this advice come from? What was the effect of this advice on Stephen's professional life?

Essay Topic 2

The Morton Property had many different managers. First, describe the time line of managers that took over Morton during the time that Stephen and her family lived there. Then, choose two of the different property managers and describe their management styles. What is the same about their styles? How did each come to managerial power at the Morton Property? What changes did they make while in charge? Finally, describe, in your own opinion, who was the best property manager to lead Morton Property?

Essay Topic 3

Throughout Stephen's childhood, Sir Phillip was perhaps the only person who truly understood her. First, describe the studying Sir Phillip did on his daughter's "condition." What "truth" did Sir Phillip think he knew about Stephen? What was his reaction to this information? Then, explain why Sir Phillip kept the information he learned about Stephen from her? What was the effect of this secret on Stephen's relationship with her father? If Sir Phillip had lived longer, do you think he ever would have told the truth to his daughter?

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