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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. Who moves into the apartment soon after Adele meets him at an ice cream shop?

2. How old is Ann at the beginning of the story?

3. What does Ann wear to her first day of school?

4. What job had Adele accepted?

5. How long do Adele and Ann stay at the Bel Air Hotel?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Adele pay for the trip to California?

2. How does the author show that Adele is self-centered and selfish?

3. Describe the unfortunate events in Hal's life including his drug use.

4. How is Hal a disappointment to Carol and Jimmy?

5. What does California symbolize to Adele?

6. Why is Adele jealous of Ann's burgeoning sexuality?

7. What does Adele reveal about herself when she refuses to stay at the job in Watts?

8. How do Lillian and Art start out their married life?

9. What is the premise of ANYWHERE BUT HERE?

10. Explain how Carol and Adele are dissatisfied with their lives and the men in their worlds.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

ANYWHERE BUT HERE is a classic story of loss and renewal. What does that classification entail? Why does this novel fit into this category? Explain.

Essay Topic 2

Does Simpson end the story on a note of hope for Ann or the continuance of her struggle to come to terms with her flawed relationship with Adele? Give your perspective and two reasons to support your answer.

Essay Topic 3

What is the significance of the book's title? What are some other possible titles for the book? List at least five and cite your reasons for each.

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