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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. Audrey decides to loosen up the group by providing what?

2. Kari's husband died in his sleep at what age?

3. Kari invited the Angry Housewives over for what, the day after she got home with Julia?

4. Audrey is wearing an uncomfortable wool what?

5. What is Faith's mother-in-law's name?

Short Essay Questions

1. Friendship is set up as the main theme of the novel, in the prologue. What do you think are two qualities that make a good friend and why?

2. In this section, Kari adopts her niece's baby girl. What are your views of adoption, in general?

3. Why does Patsy cover for Faith, when Faith is almost caught in a lie and what is the resulting conversation between Patsy and Faith?

4. When a woman they don't like comes over, Faith, Audrey and Slip flash the woman. How do you feel about the flashing incident?

5. How is Kari conflicted about being a mother?

6. Describe what the five friends are doing, as the book opens.

7. How do you feel about Slip's activist nature?

8. Kari's baby, Julia, is biracial. How does that affect Kari and those around her?

9. Describe Kari's home life.

10. How do you think that Merit should handle Eric's abuse?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

At a few points in the book, Audrey seems to have psychic visions.

Part 1. List at least three examples of Audrey's supposed psychic powers.

Part 2. Do you believe in psychic abilities? Why or why not?

Part 3. What would you do if you had psychic powers like Audrey's?

Essay Topic 2

In the beginning of the story, a nurse mistakes the club members for sisters.

Part 1. Which two of the club members do you feel are most like sisters and why? Use at least two examples from the story to support your answers.

Part 2. Which two of the club members are least like sisters and why? Use at least two examples from the story to support your answers.

Essay Topic 3

Confession is another main theme of the story. Choose and describe one of the following three confessions in detail. Then, explain your thoughts about the event. How did it affect the book as a whole? Do you agree with how it was handled? Why or why not?

1. Merit confesses to being abused.

2. Faith confesses to lying about her mother.

3. Kari confesses the truth about the adoption to Julia.

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