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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Was Jesse very popular?

2. What did Maggie assume that the old man wanted to happen at the end of his life?

3. What does the watch remind Maggie of?

4. What is Jesse like?

5. What will Serena have to make?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

1. How is Maggie a loving and caring wife, mother, and friend?

2. Give specific instances of her character.

3. How is this different than her son?

Essay Topic 2

1. The theme of control occurs repeatedly in this book. Describe a time where Maggie tries to control everything.

2. How does Maggie's character exemplify the need to control?

3. How does Ira's?

4. How does Ira pacify Maggie so that she will not control so much? How does Maggie do this for Ira?

Essay Topic 3

1. Much of the book is based on reliving memories between the characters. How do memories affect our actions?

2. Where do you record your memories?

3. How do you keep them alive?

4. How do we keep memories alive in our greater culture?

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