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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. According to Karen on page 153, why does David take such an interest in her?

2. How did Sarah's mother feel about Sarah's plan to visit Liam?

3. According to Karen on page 234, what is her biggest problem with Sarah's novel?

4. According to Karen at the start of the second section of the novel, she has spent a lot of time after graduating from CAPA engaged in what?

5. How does Karen describe her obsession with Sarah on page 175?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the subject matter of the play written by Martin?

2. What happens when Sarah recognizes Karen after the book signing? What thoughts does Karen have that hint at her true character?

3. How does Karen's father help Karen prepare for Martin's play? What items does Karen get?

4. What personal issue has Karen discussed in therapy, as revealed on page 181? What does she reveal to the reader about this aspect of her personality?

5. Why did Karen return to her hometown? What information does she reveal about her relationship with her mother?

6. What information does Karen learn from the article, as revealed on page 165-166?

7. As the second section of the novel begins, what does Karen reveal about the first section of the novel?

8. What information does Sarah reveal on the night of the final play rehearsal? What is the effect of this news on David? What is the effect of this news on Karen?

9. What information does Karen reveal about her relationship with Martin when she was a teenager?

10. What does Karen ask Sarah to do following their meeting after Sarah's book signing? How does Sarah respond?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What is the role of the arts in the novel? How do the arts impact the novel’s characters, plot, and themes?

Essay Topic 2

Sarah finds herself involved in several conflicts during the first section of the novel. Choose one instance of internal conflict and one instance of external conflict, and explain how these conflicts have an impact on the story and the other characters.

Essay Topic 3

Appearances in the story can be deceiving. How do appearances differ from reality in this story? Discuss three characters, objects, or situations and how this idea applies to each.

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