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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. A picnic has been planned for later today at _______________________.

2. When does Larry drive to Vermont?

3. What do Larry and Sid do after Sally goes to bed?

4. How much money do Larry and Sally have that must last until payday?

5. How is Sid characterized?

Short Essay Questions

1. Explain the bond that Sally feels almost instantly with Charity.

2. What happens that gives Larry a bad premonition?

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

4. Explain the flashback the author uses to describe the beginning of Sid and Charity's courtship.

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

6. Compare Sid and Larry's views on what constitutes good writing.

7. What is the outcome of Sally's labor and delivery experience?

8. How are Sid and Charity described?

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

10. How do Larry and Sally celebrate their good news?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Even though Larry is an accomplished writer and wonderful teacher, he still feels insecure in his university position. Explain why Larry feels that he does not measure up to the others in the department? Is it something they have done to him or do his insecurities stem from himself?

Essay Topic 2

Why does Larry describe the Langs and the Morgans as "two Adams and Eves?" What does he mean by that? Why does the author use this metaphor? Explain.

Essay Topic 3

Larry's job loss is an opportunity for Charity to work her connections to find him a job. Why is Larry open to Charity's help when her own husband rejects all her attempts to further his career? Explain.

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