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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 Maggie feel about her ex-classmates?

2. Who was sick in Ira's family?

3. Where is the couple traveling to in the first section of the book?

4. What does Maggie crash into in the car?

5. Why do they decide to help the old man?

Short Essay Questions

1. Where does everyone go after the funeral?

2. What does Maggie beg of Fiona?

3. Why does this remind her of Serena?

4. Who has passed away?

5. What is the time frame of the novel?

6. What song do they sing?

7. Does Maggie think Fiona still loves Jesse?

8. Where did Maggie work during high school?

9. What is Serena dressed as?

10. Does Maggie join in on the signing?

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. The theme of Regret reoccurs often in the book.

2. If you were Maggie, what would you regret?

3. What about Ira?

4. How would you change either characters life so that there were no regrets?

Essay Topic 3

1. What kind of friendship do Serena and Maggie have?

2. Describe times where Maggie acts as a good friend to Serena.

3. Is it the kind of friendship that you would hope you and your closest friend would have?

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