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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. What is sung at the funeral?

3. How was Ira treated by his parents?

4. What does this section show of Serena?

5. Who does Maggie begin talking to?

Short Essay Questions

1. Does Maggie join in on the signing?

2. How was Jesse different from Ira?

3. Does Serena forgive Maggie?

4. Why is Serena mad?

5. Who did Maggie date in high school?

6. What is the time frame of the novel?

7. What song do they sing?

8. Where did Maggie work during high school?

9. Who has passed away?

10. What does Ira's dissatisfaction with life come from?

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. Describe the structure of the novel.

2. How does Tyler choose to set everything up and how is it pertinent to the story?

3. How do the flashbacks work into the structure of the novel?

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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