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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. Megan believes that it's __________ that Wallace should have ever had a brain tumor to begin with, in her opinion.

2. Where does Jen find a lump on her body, causing her to worry that it might be cancer?

3. What does Randy suggest that Jen ride in when she returns from the hospital visit with Wallace?

4. Who is the person who decides to drive Wallace to his radiation therapy for the next few weeks?

5. What do Kathleen and Jen decide to go get when Wallace goes back to sleep after a visit with them?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens to Wallace which makes the family begin to question his health again?

2. What is the most noticeable difference in Wallace when he is home and healing from his surgery?

3. What does the doctor tells Wallace about the tumor mass that they removed from his brain during the previous surgery?

4. What does Jen do when she turns on the radio, trying to work out a new feeling she has about the tumor Wallace has?

5. Why doesn't Randy go to see his dad when his dad is finally being released from the hospital?

6. What are the criteria that Jen has in terms of deciding whether or not to take a job that she is offered by another?

7. What happens when Jen gets a phone call later in the day, inviting her to come to a party with others?

8. What does Colin say in a letter that he sends to Jen during the time of Wallace's recuperation?

9. Why is Jen hurt by Kathleen's actions, even though Kathleen still doesn't want to change her plans for the night?

10. What does Jen think about the other people in the town that are very paranoid about their lives and their surroundings?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Jen seems to be just getting by in life, working only enough to support herself and her writing time.

Part 1: How do you feel about the character of Jen in this story?

Part 2: Why do you think Jen doesn't want to do more with her life?

Part 3: Do you think it's a good idea to simply work to create time for pleasure?

Essay Topic 2

Megan's relationship to Honey seems to be a comfortable one, one in which they see each other and hope to see each other again soon, even though Honey knows she is old.

Part 1: Why do you think Megan goes to see Honey?

Part 2: Do you think that Honey likes Jen?

Part 3: How do you think Megan's visits with Honey are helpful to the both of them?

Essay Topic 3

Randy presents his father with the dead heron, which he has now gotten stuffed.

Part 1: Why do you think Randy felt this was an appropriate present?

Part 2: What do you think the dead heron symbolizes for the family?

Part 3: Do you think that Wallace appreciates the gift?

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