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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 was Ben's girlfriend?

2. What is the religious affiliation of the young man in #152?

3. What does Ann do with the item in #132?

4. Where is Adele living when Ann sees her again?

5. While living in the studio apartment, Adele and Ann get a call to notify them that ______________ has been killed in a traffic accident.

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Describe the graciousness of Carol and Jimmy toward Jay Brozek after Benny's death.

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

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

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

7. 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?

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

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

10. What does Ann do to allow her mother to live in a little cottage?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explain the ongoing conflict between Carol and Adele. What are the main sources of the conflicts? Why does it perpetuate? What does Carol learn about the reality of Adele's life as opposed to the perceptions Adele has hoped to perpetuate?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

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.

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