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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. While living in the studio apartment, Adele and Ann get a call to notify them that ______________ has been killed in a traffic accident.
2. Who does Carol marry?
3. There is a souvenir rock from __________________ that Benny kept in his room.
4. Which of the following did Jimmy NOT do to their retirement home?
5. How did Jimmy and Carol get a huge sum of money?
Short Essay Questions
1. Describe how Carol's life is much more dramatic in reality than Adele's theatrics.
2. Who is Paul Morgenstern and what role does he play in Carol's life?
3. When does Carol realize that Adele is using her and the family?
4. How does the episode of the red shoes exhibit Adele's not being fit to parent?
5. What is Adele's cottage like when Ann comes to visit?
6. How does Carol's perspective of her relationship with Adele underscore Adele's dysfunctional behavior?
7. What does Ann begin to realize about her mother and how she compares herself to her family?
8. How does Carol show depth of character in her life that Adele could not possibly understand?
9. Describe the graciousness of Carol and Jimmy toward Jay Brozek after Benny's death.
10. What is Paul's mission during the war; why does he not complete the mission; and, what are his and Carol's plans for the future?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
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.
Essay Topic 2
The frustration of unfulfilled affection touches several characters in the story. Name at least two characters who experience unfulfilled love and the situations that occur as a result.
Essay Topic 3
The author uses several instances of foreshadowing in the story. Explain what foreshadowing is and cite at least two examples making sure to explain what makes each an instance of foreshadowing.
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