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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. What was different about the compliments she received from David?

2. What comment does Elsie make on Kate's nightgown?

3. What fictional character did the old lady remind Kate of?

4. What interrupted Kate's concentration?

5. How long had Kate and David been neighbors?

Short Essay Questions

1. How did Kate feel about Elsie?

2. What kinds of images were evoked with the thought of removing Kate's dress?

3. What missed opportunities is Dave talking about on page 81?

4. Explain why Elsie could think David is a spy.

5. Why didn't Elsie like the senior citizens home?

6. How did David justify that Kate wasn't exactly a domestic type?

7. Why wouldn't anyone think that Kate did drugs?

8. Why did Emily Pearson and Mrs. Butler drive Kate crazy?

9. What did the "birthday cake" house look like?

10. Why is David so bent out of shape about breakfast?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explain how Kate's stubbornness is her greatest flaw and her greatest strength. How is this personality trait both desirable and unattractive? Would you like this kind of trait in your boyfriend/girlfriend? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

What kind of person is Kate? What kind of life does she lead? Explain how Kate and Dave's personalities actually compliment each other. What kind of life awaits them later on?

Essay Topic 3

The author makes many allusions to popular comic book and cartoon characters. What does this say about the author's personality? Which character do you think the author would most identify with? Provide at least three reasons why you think this is the case.

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