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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who ruins Maggie's plans?

2. Fiona becomes upset and does what?

3. What does Maggie wish Leroy could do?

4. What does Maggie insist?

5. What will Serena have to make?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

1. How is Maggie and Ira's life symbolic of the journey they take together in the novel?

2. Would you say that life is a journey that we embark in alone?

3. It is then our choice to pick a partner for the ride?

4. How is the drive from Baltimore and back symbolic of their relationship?

5. Is it important that the whole book happens in one day?

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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