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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. To what restaurant did Laura take Maurice for his birthday in Chapter 14?

2. What hospital was Laura's mother checked into when her cancer became worse, according to the author in Chapter 13?

3. Where did Laura first go on a double date with Michael?

4. Who called Laura to tell her there was trouble when Laura's father beat up her mother and broke three ribs?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

7. Why did Maurice want to become a policeman?

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

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

10. What led to Maurice becoming homeless for a time? Where did he sleep?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the symbolism of the white teddy bear, the bike, and bagged lunches in An Invisible Thread. Where did Maurice obtain the teddy bear and what did he do with it? What happened to Maurice's bike and why is this important? What did bag lunches represent to Maurice?

Essay Topic 2

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?

Essay Topic 3

Describe Laura's parents. What was their heritage? Where did they live? What did Laura's mother and father do for a living? What were the family finances like?

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