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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 had Bobby always been able to find Frannie?

2. How many days after the televised news episode does Patty Bancroft call Beth?

3. How does Beth react to what Patty Bancroft tells her?

4. What does Beth ask Grace to tell her?

5. Who does Cindy think has a crush on Beth?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the story of how Mr. and Mrs. Levitt met?

2. Why does Beth not panic when she learns that Robert has called his father after the bullying incident?

3. What does Beth miss the most from her old life as Frannie?

4. What does Beth reveal to Cindy regarding another relationship with a man when they are at the beauty salon?

5. What prevents Beth from becoming too intimate with Mike?

6. What does Beth learn about not being a victim from Mrs. Levitt's story?

7. What does Beth learn from Grace when she calls her on Thanksgiving night?

8. What is the tipping point that causes Frannie to make the decision to leave Bobby?

9. How does Beth inadvertently end up on TV news and how does she feel about it?

10. How does Robert react when Beth and Mike begin to see more of each other?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Quindlen is a master at dramatic devices. Choose an example of symbolism, metaphors, and irony, briefly describe each and identify the technique which each represents.

Essay Topic 2

Create a character study of Cindy. What are her physical characteristics? What are her motivations? What are her fears? What are her dreams? What else can you say about Cindy?

Essay Topic 3

The author uses more than one iteration on the theme of disappointment. Identify at least two characters who either embody or experience disappointment; then cite an example to support your answers.

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