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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. How does this make Maggie feel?

2. What did everyone assume would happen with their relationship?

3. Who does Maggie see at Serena's house?

4. How does Ira deal with his mood?

5. What does Maggie do for Ira?

Short Essay Questions

1. Does Maggie have a deep connect with Jesse?

2. What does Maggie always wear?

3. How did Ira and Maggie meet?

4. Why does Maggie want Leroy to live with them?

5. What kind of ambitions did Boris have?

6. Who has passed away?

7. Do they decide to help the person in need?

8. What is Daisy's personality like?

9. Why did Fiona ask for a divorce?

10. What is Leroy's favorite food?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Maggie often wonders about what could have been. Do you agree or disagree with that statement?

1. What are some happenings that Maggie wishes were different in her life?

2. How can Maggie make those changes now?

3. What is it about Maggie's personality that makes her unable to accept her life?

4. Being unsatisfied with ones life or personal projects can be extremely draining and depressing. Do you think that Maggie ever exhibits these qualities in the novel? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

1. Jesse seems to be the bane of Ira's existence.

2. Do you agree with the statement?

3. Does it seem like Jesse is trying to achieve more for himself and for his life?

4. Why do you think Fiona wanted Jesse back?

5. Why was it not the other way around?

Essay Topic 3

1. Where does the book take place? Name the settings.

2. What significant event happens at each setting?

3. Describe and explain the events of the story.

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