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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. On what day does Chapter 58 take place?
2. How does Annabel treat Bootie when she finds him at the apartment when she returns early?
3. What does Julius tell Danielle after Marina leaves the apartment?
4. What news does David share with Julius when he returns home?
5. Why is David angry with Julius when he phones him?
Short Essay Questions
1. Where is Bootie after the September 11 attacks in New York?
2. What are Julius' feelings about his relationship with David at this point in his life?
3. Why does Danielle not go to the Thwaites' home in Stockbridge for the holiday weekend?
4. What secret does Danielle continue to keep from Julius and Marina?
5. What changes does Bootie make after he is kicked out of the Thwaite house and loses his job working for Murray?
6. Why is Bootie so surprised by Murray's reactions to Bootie's expose on him?
7. What does the storm in Stockbridge symbolize for the Thwaites?
8. How does Annabel treat Bootie even though he has made a huge mess in her home?
9. How is Bootie a disruptive presence when he uses the Thwaites' Manhattan apartment on the holiday?
10. Why does Julius seem to be so uncomfortable around David's family?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
The author uses several instances of foreshadowing in the story. Explain what foreshadowing is and cite at least two examples making sure to explain what makes each an instance of foreshadowing.
Essay Topic 2
Compare and contrast Murray and Ludo. Both men want influence over Marina but have their hold on her in very different ways. Why are their differences classic examples of conflict in drama? What other similarities and dissimilarities are there between the two characters?
Essay Topic 3
The author uses more than one instance of irony in the book. Cite at least two other examples you can identify in the book and note why they are examples of irony.
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