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Short Essay Questions

The 60 short essay questions listed in this section require a one to two sentence answer. They ask students to demonstrate a deeper understanding of the text. Students must describe what they've read, rather than just recall it.

Short Essay Question - Chapter 1 | Chapter 2

1. Describe Reta Winter's thoughts and feelings as the novel opens.

2. When does Reta's mind begin to wander and what does she think of during dinner with Tom's physicist friend, Colin Glass?

Short Essay Question - Chapter 3 | Chapter 4

3. What attempt does Reta make to bribe her daughter Norah to come home when she visits her on her street corner and how successful is she?

4. Why does Reta view her trip to the library as a way of reconnecting with Norah?

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