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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. According to St. Quentin, what is friendship often about?
2. What does Matchett think has changed about Portia while she was at Waikiki?
3. How did St. Quentin's words about trust and honor make Portia feel?
4. Why does Eddie call Anna at the beginning of chapter 3?
5. Who comes to visit Portia in chapter 8?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Compare and contrast the characters of Anna and Portia. What similarities do the two share? How are they different? Do you think it was their similarities or their differences that made their relationship with one another so difficult? Why? Be sure to cite specific examples from the text to support your thesis.
Essay Topic 2
Portia has many weaknesses; her insecurity, her eerie silence, et cetera. Choose one of these weaknesses, and examine how it might have contributed to her poor relationship with Eddie. After the relationship with Eddie came to an end, was this facet of her character improved, or worsened? Why? Be sure to cite specific examples from the text to support your thesis.
Essay Topic 3
Eddie and Portia had a rocky relationship, with many ups and downs. Was there a single turning point that resulted in the end of Eddie and Portia's relationship? If so, what was it? If not, how did the gradual changing of their relationship progress? Be sure to cite specific examples from the text to support your thesis.
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