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

Short Answer Questions

1. After chiding Pale about what he is wearing, Larry offers to make him tea. Pale decides he wants ___________.

2. Why can't Anna read the note from Larry?

3. Burton comments that he misses _______ along the back of a woman's back.

4. Larry says that there was no mobster present when he was at the ___________.

5. Larry reminds Burton that Anna's life has been very sheltered. Burton agrees and wishes that________.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The reference to "The Flying Dutchman" is a curious one, as it seems to reference a feeling of love and loss - as everyone is feeling now.

Part 1: Why do you think Larry decided to tell Burton the story of the Flying Dutchman?

Part 2: How do you think the story of the Flying Dutchman relates to the characters in the story?

Part 3: How do myths like these affect the way we see our own lives?

Essay Topic 2

The idea that Larry has to come up with a Christmas card that doesn't offend anyone becomes a late night topic of discussion.

Part 1: Do you think anything can ever be completely unoffensive? Why or why not?

Part 2: Why do you think that Larry's coworkers thought his comment about homosexuals was a joke?

Part 3: Why do you think the company wanted the card to be as unoffensive as possible?

Essay Topic 3

Anna is also upset about the idea that Robbie's family never saw him dance, which was his one true passion.

Part 1: Why do you think Robbie never shared with his family his dancing?

Part 2: Do you think you would hide some of your talents from your family? Why or why not?

Part 3: Do you think Robbie's family deserved to see him dance? Why or why not?

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