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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. Why does Mike visit Jo's studio in Chapter 11?

2. What does Mike buy at the store in addition to a bottle of red wine?

3. To whom was Mattie Devore married?

4. How much does John Storrow say his legal fees will cost Mike at a minimum?

5. What type of flowers does Mike see in his dream and also in a photo taken by Bill Dean?

Short Essay Questions

1. Had Johanna told anyone else about her pregnancy?

2. Why does Bill Dean advise Mike to stay away from Mattie?

3. Why is Mike surprised by his budding friendship with Mattie?

4. What does Mike find unusual about Mattie's statement about not calling again when he is working?

5. What physical symptoms does Mike have during writer's block?

6. What is Max Devore's purpose for calling Mike at home on the Fourth of July?

7. What made Max file for custody of Kyra?

8. Does Mike's nightmare of arriving at Sara Laughs come true when Mike finally does arrive at the cottage?

9. Why is Mike so moved by all that has happened to him since he has returned to Sara Laughs?

10. Who is Bill Dean and what role does he serve in Mike's life?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Create a brief character study of Sara Tidwell. What did she look like? What were her positive personality traits? What were her dreams and fears? What was most valuable to her in her world?

Essay Topic 2

Grief takes on an almost human persona in this book. What are some examples of grief? What is this literary technique called? Cite examples that support this position.

Essay Topic 3

Explain the concept of loneliness as it exhibits in the book. Explain the methods and attempts to overcome it.

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