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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. It is clear that Grace loves Cindy more than ____________.

2. Who is killed at the shooting at the school?

3. Who is Bill Taylor?

4. What disappointing news does Janine learn about Walt?

5. Principal Meyer thinks that Zack is ___________________________.

Short Essay Questions

1. How can you tell Bea's feelings for her soon-to-be son-in-law, Walt?

2. What was the nature of David's relationship with his mother that perpetuates negative life choices?

3. Who is Irene Walsh?

4. What is the scenario of Miles in the hospital at the beginning of Part 4, Chapter 31?

5. How is Mrs. Whiting's character further revealed in Part 3, Chapter 22?

6. Describe Sunday afternoons in Bea's bar.

7. What were the two areas of focus in Grace's life as she got older?

8. Describe John Voss' history as revealed to Principal Meyer in John's file.

9. What further details does Max reveal to Miles about Grace's affair with C.B. Whiting that summer long ago?

10. What is the result of all the speculation about John Voss' grandmother?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

During the Martha's Vineyard trip, Charlie, Grace and Miles all get poison ivy. Explain what the poison ivy is a metaphor for in this chapter. Why is it different for each of the three characters?

Essay Topic 2

The river becomes almost a character itself. Create a character sketch of the river complete with positive and negative characteristics.

Essay Topic 3

Explain the ongoing conflict between Miles and Jimmy Minty. What is the source of the conflict? Why does it perpetuate?

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