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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. What brand of cigarettes did Michael present Laura with on their third date?

2. What date does the author describe at the Westchester Country Club in the opening of Chapter 18?

3. What did Maurice's niece and nephew light on fire leading to the demolition of his apartment?

4. Where did Laura and Kevin rent a nice apartment after marrying?

5. How much money did Maurice ask to borrow from Laura before Christmas in Chapter 16?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. What does the jug of spare change represent symbolically?

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

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the ethical questions of Laura's friendship with Maurice. Why did Laura's coworkers and friends worry about their friendship? Were these concerns valid? What are your impressions of the friendship between Laura and Maurice?

Essay Topic 3

Describe and discuss Darcella. Where was Darcella born? What was her family like growing up? What led Darcella to a life of drugs? How did Darcella die?

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