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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. Kari introduced the Angry Housewives to Julia where?

2. As Faith watches the street, she sees a group of what she believes are teenagers come out of their houses and begin throwing what?

3. Eric likes Merit to wear her hair how?

4. Patsy uses an old derogatory phrase to refer to Julia's what?

5. Kari said she would not sell her soul for what?

Short Essay Questions

1. What secrets are discussed in this section and what do they say about how the book will progress?

2. Why do you think that Eric beats Merit?

3. Do you think that it was right for Fred to enlist to go to Vietnam?

4. How does the book club come by its name?

5. Do the women in the story appear to be close, in the prologue?

6. Why does Audrey's ability upset Faith?

7. Describe Kari's home life.

8. How does hiding things in her hair make Merit feel?

9. What is Merit's relationship to her father?

10. What secrets is Faith hiding from the others?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Perspective changes everything in the book. For example, Slip is mad at Faith over Faith's lying, until Slip's son points out that, from his perspective, Slip has led a charmed life and should cut Faith a little slack. Describe three situations from the book and how each situation was viewed differently by at least two characters.

Essay Topic 2

Using at least three examples from the book, describe who you think the strongest member of the book club is and why. Also, using a different three examples, describe who you think the weakest member of the book club is and why.

Essay Topic 3

When Beau begins to exhibit feminine qualities, Faith thinks that she can shape him into a more masculine child. Also, when Grant tells his father that he's gay, Grants father reacts badly and, essentially, disowns him. Using examples from both the book and your real life experiences, discuss how you feel about the reactions of both Faith and Grant's father. For example, do you think it's possible for parents to shape their children to be something they wouldn't naturally be and, if so, do you think it's ethical? Why or why not?

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