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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. On what holiday did Maurice's father die?

2. What is the name of Laura's youngest brother?

3. With what security company did Maurice get a job after returning to New York from North Carolina?

4. Where was the Windmill bar located that Nunzie bought?

5. To what sporting event did Laura take Maurice for his birthday in Chapter 14?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Maurice relate in his letter in the end of the book?

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

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

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

5. How does Laura describe her first Thanksgiving with Maurice?

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

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

8. What is the significance of the gift that Maurice gave to Laura on their first Christmas together?

9. What was the first decent job that Maurice obtained after he had become homeless?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe and discuss Laura Schroff's career. How did she come to be an ad executive? What was her education? How successful was she in her career?

Essay Topic 2

Describe and discuss Maurice's father Morris. Where was he born? How is his personality described? How prominent was he in Maurice's life? How did he die?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss Laura's marriage to Michael. How did this affect her friendship with Maurice? Where did Laura move with Michael? What ultimately led to their divorce?

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