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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What has just happened at the beginning of Part Two?

2. What is Antoinette's husband's first impression of the cottage?

3. How does the porter feel about the island?

4. Who are the Mounes Mors of the island?

5. Why is Antoinette's marriage arranged?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe Antoinette and her husband's relationship. How would you measure the quality of their marriage? What point in the story do you believe the final breakdown of the relationship occurs and why? Use passages from the book to back up your answer.

Essay Topic 2

The opening passage of "Wide Sargasso Sea" speaks of closing ranks when trouble comes. What does "closing ranks" mean? What trouble has come in the story. Who is closing ranks and why?

Essay Topic 3

At the beginning of Part Three we hear two servants speaking of Antoinette's husband. Mrs. Eff presents a different picture of his situation. What does she say about him? What does she say changes him? Do you agree with her assessment? Why or why not?

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