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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 75, who does Renata say that Amabella did not want invited to her birthday party?

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

3. In Chapter 44, where does Celeste think that Perry will buy her a pearl necklace?

4. What is the name of Jane's babysitter in Chapter 43?

5. In Chapter 76, when does Celeste remember that Perry used Saxon's name before?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Chapter 66, what does Celeste plan to do while Perry is in Hawaii?

2. In Chapter 58, why does Tom make Harper and Graeme leave Blue Blues?

3. In Chapter 74, why does Celeste want to talk to Jane alone?

4. In Chapter 83 what does the detective say about who he thought killed Perry?

5. What advice does Jane's neighbor give in Chapter 43 about Ziggy?

6. In Chapter 71, what does Celeste realize about her decision to leave Perry?

7. What does Bonnie look like in Chapter 72?

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

9. In Chapter 59, how is Perry taking care of Celeste?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

Essay Topic 2

The author gives hints regarding what happened during trivia night. Sometimes these hints cause readers to jump to incorrect conclusions. How does the author use red herrings to keep reader interest and build suspense?

Essay Topic 3

The author describes various marriages in the novel. What marriages does the author highlight in the book? What does the author reveal about marriage through the relationships various characters have with their spouses?

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