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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the purpose of Larry and Sally's trip?
(a) Sally is going to college
(b) Sally is graduating law school
(c) Larry has a new job
(d) Larry's father is ill

2. What literary technique does the author use in Chapter 2?
(a) Onomatopoeia
(b) Simile
(c) Flashback
(d) Metaphor

3. When does Larry drive to Vermont?
(a) July
(b) August
(c) September
(d) June

4. What element of foreshadowing does the author provide in this chapter?
(a) Sid breaks his shoelace
(b) Larry has a terrible migraine
(c) Sally does not feel well during the party
(d) Larry has a missed phone call

5. What is the state of Charity's health?
(a) She is well
(b) She has cancer
(c) She has diabetes
(d) She is recovering from surgery

Short Answer Questions

1. What event occurs at the beginning of Part 1: Chapter 10?

2. How does Larry occupy his time in the summer?

3. What good news comes for Sally and Larry?

4. What does Sid ask Larry?

5. What major project is Charity working on for the family?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe how the author introduces the reader to Larry Morgan at the beginning of the novel?

2. What is the impact of Larry's job loss on both couples?

3. In addition to the enthusiastic welcome, what else strikes Larry and Sally about Sid and Charity Lang?

4. How do the Morgans and Langs celebrate one of Larry's early literary successes?

5. Describe the range of emotions that Larry experiences within a 24-hour period.

6. In spite of their challenges, what is the state of Larry and Sally's marriage?

7. What is Larry's first recollection of meeting Charity?

8. Describe the first year in Madison for Sally and Larry.

9. Why have Larry and Sally come to visit Sid and Charity?

10. How are Sid and Charity described?

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