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

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of dressing does Christine order on her salad when she goes out with Dayton after Lee's funeral?

2. What is the name of the Catholic funeral service for Lee?

3. What is the name of Pauline's son, who Christine thinks is a brat?

4. What does Aunt Ida give to Christine when she comes to Dayton's for dinner?

5. What is Christine's favorite holiday to celebrate?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Choose one of the following characters to discuss the internal struggle between a character's strength and weakness, focusing not only on the character who best exemplifies this struggle, but also has moments of triumph.

Essay Topic 2

Discuss how the three strands of the same story are woven throughout the novel like a braid. What is the symbolism of braids throughout the novel?

Essay Topic 3

How is the theme of perception, both of self and the surrounding world, used in various shadings throughout the novel?

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