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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 9: "January," what does the sugar glider symbolize?

2. In Chapter 11: "Early March," what does Cleo want to tell Frank about?

3. What emotion does Anders experience as he contemplates the art in the gallery?

4. In Chapter 9: "January," what does Cleo create for the protest?

5. In Chapter 7: "Late September," how does Cleo's walk through the town and her reunion with Frank relate to the chapter's central themes?

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 7: "Late September," how does the reunion between Cleo and Frank represent a turning point in the chapter's narrative, and what does it signify for their relationship?

3. 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?

4. In Chapter 7: "Late September," how does the hotel balcony jump undertaken by Frank reflect his character's desire for thrill and unpredictability?

5. 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?

6. 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?

7. In Chapter 7: "Late September," what role does the bar turned makeshift club play in Cleo's journey of self-discovery?

8. In Chapter 8: "October," in what way does the dance to Cleo's favorite song at the office holiday party reflect her state of mind and emotional journey?

9. 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?

10. In Chapter 11: "Early March," how does Cleo's impulsive purchase of gardening supplies reflect her emotional state?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In Chapter 15: "May," what does the interaction between Cleo and Danny Life at the art party reveal about the tension between artistic integrity and commercial success, and how does this tension affect the characters' choices and identities in the story?

Essay Topic 2

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?

Essay Topic 3

In Chapter 14: "May," how does Zoe and Jiro's interactions exemplify the dynamics of intimacy, personal identity, and the impact of cultural differences on human connections?

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