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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 year is it in the story as Part2: Chapter 1 begins?

2. What does Larry see from his balcony window?

3. Where do the Morgans live now?

4. How does Larry adapt to time in Vermont?

5. For what reason does Sally express regret?

Short Essay Questions

1. Explain how Charity's simplistic view of life is in contrast to both Sid and the Langs?

2. How do the Charity, Sid and Sally remain in character when facing Charity's imminent death?

3. How has the necessity for rescue changed between the two couples?

4. How is Charity managing her illness?

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

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

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

8. Why does Sid not want to go on the family picnic?

9. How has Sid and Charity's home changed from the time the Langs first saw it in 1938?

10. What plans has Charity made for her family for after her death?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Larry spends some alone time at the beginning of the novel to contemplate his life. What does he think about? What conclusions does he arrive at? Explain why he is in a contemplative mood at this point in time.

Essay Topic 3

Describe the setting at the beginning of the novel. Does the author paint a complete picture for the reader? What, if anything, is missing?

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