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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. Who reveals she has taken a lover?

2. Who makes Michael sign a form that gives him or her permission to control all of his habits during their work together?

3. How does Duane die?

4. What does Dalva say happened to the private collection of Indian artifacts that once accompanied the family papers?

5. What is Michael's job?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens during Dalva and Ted's lunch at a local cafe?

2. Discuss Dalva's job with troubled teens.

3. What happens when Dalva visits Duane when he's dying?

4. What does Michael admit he is and is not interested in?

5. What does Michael feel involving the journals of Northridge?

6. What happens while Michael and Lundquist are at the Lazy Daze Tavern?

7. Why does Dalva like Duane?

8. What happens when Dalva learns she is being followed?

9. What happens when Dalva learns of Duane dying?

10. Discuss Dalva's grandfather's journals.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Heartache is a strong foil in the story. How does heartache prove to be a foil and what are the consequences of this foil?

Essay Topic 2

Foreshadowing plays a role in the novel when following past and present version of the story. What is the role of foreshadowing in the novel? What are the positive and negative aspects of this writing style?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the value of love in the story. Does love appear to be something that is valued and respected? Why or why not?

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