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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. In which month did Mary Katherine last go to the library?

2. What does Merricat tell Constance about Charles?

3. What does Mrs. Donell say about Katherine's family?

4. What does Merricat's uncle rely on to get around?

5. What is Julian working on in Chapter 5?

Short Essay Questions

1. What are Merricat's safeguards as described in Chapter 3?

2. How does Stella act around Mary Katherine in Chapter 1?

3. What does Constance consider wearing in Chapter 5? What does this tell us about her?

4. What does Merricat speak to Constance about playfully at the beginning of Chapter 5?

5. What does Merricat blame for the arrival of Charles Blackwood?

6. What does Merricat feel is coming in Chapter 3?

7. How does Charles try to make conversation with Merricat in Chapter 5?

8. What does Merricat come up with to keep the change away?

9. What does Julian ask Charles about at breakfast? How does Charles act toward Julian?

10. Who does Helen Clarke bring with her to the Blackwoods'? How do Merricat and Constance feel about having an extra guest?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Analyze and interpret the antagonist of the novel "We Have Always Lived in the Castle." Who is the antagonist? Is there more than one antagonist? How do these characters affect the protagonist?

Essay Topic 2

Analyze and interpret Jackson's use of ambiguity. What are some examples of ambiguity in the novel? What might the meaning be behind these examples of ambiguity?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the conclusion of the novel. Are there any surprises at the end? Are there any unanswered questions? Did you enjoy the novel?

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