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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. In Chapter 22, what does Twyla think to herself as she prepares to finish her ferry ride?

2. In Chapter 20, where does Alex see a couple fighting on the street?

3. In Chapter 16, where is one place Alex stops for a drink?

4. In Chapter 19, what does Victor say to Twyla that shocks her?

5. In Chapter 14, what does Sierra's husband do?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Chapter 19, what does Twyla think is one of the saddest things about the Tuchman family at Thanksgiving?

2. In Chapter 15, how does Twyla react when she sees her drama teacher, Mr. Powter, applying foundation to his own skin?

3. In Chapter 19, what does Victor ask Twyla about money that completely turns her off?

4. In Chapter 15, what work does Twyla do professionally?

5. In Chapter 18, what activity involving her home is Barbra known for?

6. In Chapter 16, what does Alex decide to do after she flees from the hospital?

7. In Chapter 15, what does Twyla do at CVS?

8. In Chapter 22, what does Gary tell Twyla she must come clean with him about in order to have a chance of saving their relationship?

9. In Chapter 14, what does Sierra do behind her husband's back?

10. In Chapter 20, what does Gary tell Alex when Alex finally gets in touch with him on the phone?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How do the patriarchal figures in both Avery's and Sadie's lives reveal their willingness to lie and to involve both young girls in their lies? Write an essay explaining your answers, citing specific references to the text.

Essay Topic 2

Most of the male characters in this novel are deeply flawed, or even villainous, from Victor to Bobby. Write an essay analyzing Attenberg's treatment of male characters, and explain who the most appealing and relatable male character in the novel is and why.

Essay Topic 3

Although Alex and her mother, Barbra, do not have a close or easy-going relationship, they do have some moments of real tenderness and affection. Write an essay exploring the range and nuances of feelings Alex and Barbra experience in their mother-daughter relationship.

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