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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. How long was Eden in a coma?
2. What did Andrew's mother leave on the desk in his room that he sees in Chapter 1?
3. What work did Jim do?
4. What does Andrew say about "how quiet it is" at his parents' home in the country?
5. Where is Andrew thinking of taking his son camping?
Short Essay Questions
1. How does Andrew remember protecting his mother the night Jim was killed?
2. What was Edith's reaction to the baby left at her house?
3. Describe Edith Closes' appearance at Andrew's mother's funeral.
4. What does Andrew say when his secretary calls and asks when he will be back at work?
5. How did Andy find out that Eden and Sean were a couple?
6. What does Andrew think T.J.'s motivation is for visiting him at his mother's house after her funeral?
7. Who discovered Andrew's mother died?
8. Why does Andrew leave the luncheonette so quickly and speed home?
9. Describe the relationship between Andrew and Martha.
10. What is Edith's reaction when Andrew knocks on her door and wants to visit Eden?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Discuss the importance of the clay sculptures in Eden's life. What kind of portraits does she sculpt? What does Andrew say about them when he finds them? Why did Edith buy her clay, but allow the sculptures to crumble? Give examples from the book to support your discussion.
Essay Topic 2
What kind of person is Andrew? What are his strengths and weaknesses? How does he change as the novel progresses? Give examples from the book to support your discussion.
Essay Topic 3
Discuss the theme of abuse in this novel. In what ways has Eden been abused physically and emotionally? What role did Edith and Jim play in this abuse, and why did Edith attempt to kill Eden because of it? Give examples from the book to support your discussion.
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