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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 is ironic about Kate breaking her leg?

2. How long was the vacation Kate was given?

3. What move does Elsie make to help Kate?

4. What does Elsie use to mash potatoes?

5. What did Slik return with wrapped in a jacket?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why was it okay in David's mind to be tuned out?

2. What made Kate feel more secure in her own home?

3. Why was David's hand between Kate's thighs while he was driving?

4. What was David making for dinner and who all was invited for dinner?

5. How did Kate look to Dave?

6. Why did Howie blush?

7. How did Dave know who the camera belonged to?

8. How did Kate create a catastrophe at the concert hall?

9. Why does David want to teach Kate how to play football?

10. Why did Elsie call Kate stupid?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

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.

Essay Topic 3

Try to provide a reason why some people are work-a-holics. In what ways can working too hard contribute to a shorter life span? What kinds of health defects can occur from not taking proper care of oneself? Explain some ways people reduce stress after working very hard.

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