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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. Where had Darcella been arrested on the night her family was to move to Section 8 housing in Brooklyin in Chapter 15?

2. Who does Laura reference in speaking of the hero's journey in Chapter 17?

3. What did Maurice give to Laura on the first Christmas they spent together?

4. How old was Laura when her marriage with Kevin fell apart?

5. Who was Laura's best friend in junior high school?

Short Essay Questions

1. How did Laura respond when she learned of Maurice's first child? Why?

2. Where did Maurice spend Christmas the year before he met Laura? What did he receive?

3. Describe the terrifying ride through a blizzard that Laura recounts in Chapter 10. What happened?

4. Why did Laura take Maurice to her sister Annette's house? Where did Annette live?

5. Describe Annette's family. Who are Annette's children and how old were they when they met Maurice?

6. How did Maurice's parents die? How did their deaths impact him?

7. Why did Maurice want to become a policeman?

8. What did Laura get for Maurice on their first Christmas together?

9. What was Maurice's favorite aspect of Annette's home? Why?

10. Why did Maurice stay out of touch with Laura for several years?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the various ways that Laura was a mentor to Maurice. What aspects of life did Laura teach Maurice? How did he feel about learning from Laura? What impacts did this relationship have on Maurice?

Essay Topic 2

Describe Laura's first Christmas with Maurice. What did they do together to prepare for the holiday? What did they do on Christmas Eve? Where did they go on Christmas Day? What gifts were exchanged?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss Laura Schroff's relationship with her father. What aspects of her father did Laura detest? What aspects of him did she admire? How did her relationship with her father end?

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