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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. In Chapter 10: "February," what is Anders initially feeling when he thinks about Cleo revealing their relationship to Frank?
2. In Chapter 7: "Late September," what emotions does Cleo experience while walking back to the hotel alone?
3. In Chapter 11: "Early March," what is the young man at the gardening store wearing?
4. In Chapter 12: "Still March," why is Santiago unable to spend much time with Anders during the first two days?
5. In Chapter 9: "January," what does Frank suggest to Eleanor at the end of their conversation?
Short Essay Questions
1. In Chapter 9: "January," examine the role of the sugar glider in the chapter. How does its fate serve as a metaphor for the challenges in Frank and Cleo's relationship?
2. In Chapter 10: "February," how does the job opportunity in LA symbolize Anders' internal conflict and his considerations for the future, especially in relation to his relationship with Cleo and his son Jonah?
3. In Chapter 12: "Still March," what significance does the airport chapel hold for Santiago, and how does his visit reflect his inner journey and quest for personal growth?
4. In Chapter 8: "October," how does the conversation between Cleo and Frank during their walk in the snow-covered park connect to the themes of Jewish heritage and permanence?
5. In Chapter 11: "Early March," how does Cleo's impulsive purchase of gardening supplies reflect her emotional state?
6. In Chapter 11: "Early March," what is the significance of the blue orchid?
7. In Chapter 10: "February," in what ways does the discussion between Anders and Christine about their son, Jonah, reflect their evolving relationship and the theme of parenthood in the chapter?
8. In Chapter 7: "Late September," in what ways does the dark and ominous walk back to the hotel symbolize Cleo's internal conflict and her fear of the unknown?
9. In Chapter 12: "Still March," what role does Santiago's walk with Thor play in illustrating the contrast between his inner conflict and his external surroundings?
10. In Chapter 11: "Early March," how does the memory of Cleo's childhood experience with her mother tie into her transformation?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
In Chapter 16: "August," how does Cleo's evolving relationship with Frank reflect her own personal growth and changing attitudes toward love and vulnerability?
Essay Topic 2
In Chapter 10: "February," how does the character of Anders symbolize the internal conflict and moral dilemmas faced by individuals when navigating their desires and responsibilities?
Essay Topic 3
In Chapter 17: "January," how does the concept of "stillness" (362) and its contrast with "tap dancing" (362) serve as a central theme in the chapter, reflecting the characters' personal growth and evolving relationships in the novel?
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