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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. Dennis tells his daughter that he ______________________.

2. What is another important theme in this chapter?

3. What is an important theme in this chapter?

4. Dan tells Dennis and his daughter that no one thought Billy would ________________________.

5. Which of the following is not true about Eva's life?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Eva tell Billy about her deception?

2. What does Dan share about Billy and Maeve's relationship the night of the funeral?

3. What is the setting for Chapter 7?

4. How does Dennis' faith in Billy's dream extend past practicality?

5. What does Maeve recall about her first date with Billy?

6. Explain the symbolism of the postcard Billy sent Maeve many years ago.

7. How does Dennis respond when his daughter asks him about his faith now?

8. When does Dennis admit to losing his faith?

9. What does Maeve recall doing to insure that she would see Billy more than once?

10. What does the episode with the black minister remind Dennis of?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explain the role of religion in the characters' lives. What is the primary religion of the main characters? How do the characters practice their faith? Does it shake them when their faith waxes and wanes in their lives? Cite examples.

Essay Topic 2

Describe the setting for the novel. Be sure to include geography, time period and any pertinent popular culture events. Why did the writer choose this setting?

Essay Topic 3

The author uses more than one iteration on the theme of love. Identify at least two themes about love in the book. Then cite an example to support each theme you name.

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