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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 is Audrey's husband's name?

2. Kari travels to what city?

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

4. Mary Jo is Kari's what?

5. When Faith finally puts the babies to bed, she settles on the couch to read a book only moments before what happens?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. 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?

5. Define Faith's attitude, as the book opens.

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

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

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

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

10. Why do you think that Eric beats Merit?

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

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?

Essay Topic 3

Faith lies to her friends about her past throughout the book.

Part 1. Why does Faith feel compelled to lie?

Part 2. Why does Faith finally feel compelled to tell the truth?

Part 3. Write about a time when you lied to someone and eventually told them the truth. What were the consequences?

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