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

Short Answer Questions

1. What note does Dante attach to the dozen yellow roses that he sends to Dolores?

2. Where do Dolores and Dante meet after Dolores' grandmother dies?

3. Who visits Dolores after her grandmother's funeral is over?

4. What nickname does Dante give Dolores?

5. When does Dolores finally see a whale again?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How are the mother figures in Dolores' life (her mother, grandmother, Roberta, Dr. Shaw) different or similar?

Essay Topic 2

How do Dolores' experiences in school help or hinder her relationships with other people?

Essay Topic 3

To what degree do the mental breakdowns of Dolores and her mother intrinsic or extrinsic?

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