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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. What is engraved on the gift that Norah got for David for their anniversary?

2. What is the first sickness Phoebe gets?

3. What is Norah's main worry about the fossils David gives to Paul?

4. What does the man who Caroline is a caretaker for compliment her for?

5. Where does Caroline decide to move after deciding to keep the baby?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Caroline so surprised when she sees a notice for Phoebe's memorial service?

2. Why did Doro never get married?

3. What does Phoebe do when she sees Al has come to visit Caroline?

4. Why does Norah regret buying the camera for David?

5. Why did David choose his profession?

6. What does Paul want to do with his future?

7. What happens when David comes to visit Caroline at her apartment?

8. What does Norah do to calm her nerves while Paul is in school?

9. What does David do after Norah gives birth, and why?

10. What is David trying to do with his photos of Norah on the beach?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Sacrifice was a theme that was very prevalent in this book. Who were the characters most affected by this theme, and how did they allow sacrifice to change their lives?

Essay Topic 2

The characters in this book all had their own goals and motivations. Select four characters and write their main motivation throughout the book, and how this goal affects the characters around them.

Essay Topic 3

Music was something that was incredibly important to Paul. Why was this so important to him, and how did this shape his character and guide his actions in the book?

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