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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. A phone call at one o'clock in the morning at Carol and Jimmy's house reveals that ____________________.

2. What does Ann receive unexpectedly?

3. Who does Ann try to make love with in the swimming pool?

4. There is a souvenir rock from __________________ that Benny kept in his room.

5. In Chapter 14, Adele is waiting to marry ____________________.

Short Essay Questions

1. When is Carol emotionally ready to sue the Brozeks over Benny's death?

2. What is Adele's cottage like when Ann comes to visit?

3. When does Carol realize that Adele is using her and the family?

4. What is the symbolism of the ants crawling on the carrot cake?

5. What is the episode of the red shoes regarding Adele and Ann?

6. How does Adele try to sabotage Ann's relationship with Daniel Swan?

7. What has Adele really done with the money that Ann sent her?

8. 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?

9. How does Paul die and what decision does Carol make regarding her life going forward?

10. How does Carol's perspective of her relationship with Adele underscore Adele's dysfunctional behavior?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Mental cruelty seems to be almost an unnamed character in the book. How pervasive is the sense of psychological abuse? Why does it have such a prevalent place in Ann's life because of her mother? Explain how an inanimate object or characteristic can be a character.

Essay Topic 2

Simpson is a master at dramatic devices. Choose an example of symbolism, metaphors, and irony, briefly describe them and identify the technique which they embody.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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