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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. What does Sid do when he sees the Morgans?

2. Where do Sally and Larry have to move for Larry's new job?

3. How does Sally get to the terrace?

4. What is growing in the wooded areas along the way?

5. What do Sid and Charity agree on?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does the theme of rescue extend in Part 2: Chapter 2?

2. To what does Larry compare the drowning mouse he comes across while searching for Sid?

3. How does the author extend the Adam and Eve metaphor in this chapter?

4. Why is this chapter the climax of the book?

5. How does the author use the Adam and Eve metaphor to advance the plot?

6. How does Charity maintain control even though her death is imminent?

7. Why does Larry consider their year in Italy to be one of the best and most youthful for Sally and him?

8. Explain the method that Sally has of categorizing her memories.

9. How is Charity able to assert some control over Larry's life while her own husband resists her attempts?

10. How do Sally's memories provide a different perspective about Charity for Hallie?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Sally is able to share some memories of Charity with Hallie before Charity dies. How can Sally know Charity better than Charity's own daughter? Why are these memories such a poignant gift for Hallie?

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