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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. In Chapter 83, where is Renata moving to?

2. How does Perry hurt Celeste in Chapter 54?

3. In Chapter 74, what color lipstick does Celeste notice that Jane is wearing?

4. In Chapter 78, what does Bonnie bring over for Ed and Madeline?

5. What is the name of Lucy's hair salon?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Chapter 53, what does the psychologist say about Ziggy?

2. In Chapter 77, what happens after Perry hits Celeste?

3. In Chapter 78, what does Nathan tell Madeline and Ed about Bonnie?

4. How is Madeline dressed compared to the other women in Chapter 70?

5. What news does Lorraine have that she shares with Madeline in Chapter 55?

6. In Chapter 60, what happens when Madeline picks up Abigail early from school?

7. In Chapter 78, what were the tallies of injuries from the trivia night?

8. What was Bonnie's punishment and why?

9. In Chapter 47, why does Jane consider staying in Pirriwee Beach and not moving?

10. What does Jane see when she is invited into Tom's apartment in Chapter 68?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In the novel, some characters are more thoroughly described than others. Who are some characters that are merely named in passing or have a minor role in the novel? What is the importance of these flat characters to the story line? In what way do these characters make the main characters more colorful or interesting? When there is conflict, what type of role do these flat characters play?

Essay Topic 2

It was Madeline and Abigail together by themselves for many years after Nathan left when Abigail was a baby. What type of relationship have Madeline and Abigail had? How does the relationship change when Nathan wants to be a part of Abigail’s life?

Essay Topic 3

The point of view of the novel is mainly third-person omniscient point of view, but there are some sections told from first person. Analyze the author’s choice to use two points of view in the novel and how those viewpoints affect the storyline.

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