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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. Which college is Daniel attending?

2. What does Carol tell her family about Paul?

3. Carol sent an application and was accepted into __________________.

4. Where does Carol find a lump in her body?

5. What does Ann do when her mother refuses to buy her the item in #92?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How does the episode of the red shoes exhibit Adele's not being fit to parent?

3. Who is Paul Morgenstern and what role does he play in Carol's life?

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

5. What is the symbolism of the sparkly red shoes and Ann's hair being cut by a hooligan?

6. What is the relationship of the Pikes Peak rock in Benny's room to Carol's breast cancer?

7. Why does Adele's relationship with Dr. Hawthorne signify her transition into a delusional state?

8. How does Ann's sexual relationship with Peter mirror her inappropriate behavior with young children?

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

10. What does Ann begin to realize about her mother and how she compares herself to her family?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What are the overall settings for the novel? Be sure to include geography, time period and any pertinent popular culture events. Why did Simpson choose to use these places in the novel?

Essay Topic 2

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.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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