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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 does Beth believe is hardest for Frannie to have left in her old life?

2. Who does Robert defend at school?

3. Robert comes home from school one day with ______________.

4. How did Cindy's twin sister die?

5. Grace tells Beth that _____________ has been to her home several times looking for Frannie.

Short Essay Questions

1. Why do Beth and Robert end up having Thanksgiving dinner by themselves?

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

3. How does Beth respond when Patty Bancroft insists that Beth and Robert move after the television news broadcast?

4. What does Beth reveal to Cindy about why she finally decided to leave Bobby?

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

6. How do Beth and Robert react when they learn that several New York police officers have been killed?

7. Why is Beth alarmed by a noise when Robert has a sleepover?

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The author uses several instances of foreshadowing in the story. Explain what foreshadowing is and cite at least two examples making sure to explain what makes each an instance of foreshadowing.

Essay Topic 2

Compare and contrast Bobby and Mike. Both men want influence over Beth but have their hold on her in very different ways. Why are their differences classic examples of conflict in drama? What other similarities and dissimilarities are there between the two characters?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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