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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 is Jude?

2. What does Lucy have on her desk?

3. What are Lucy's parent's jobs?

4. What medical condition does Jeanne suffer from?

5. What is Kim's job?

Short Essay Questions

1. What reason does Arnold give for only having one suit?

2. Who is Callie's father and how did he impact her life and their family?

3. Who are the members of Carol's family and how do they react to her dementia?

4. What is Callie's home like?

5. How does Lucy respond to the Leve poster she sees at her work/study job on campus?

6. What is Darline doing when Arnold goes to see her while he is dying?

7. What terrifying situation happens with Jude after the christening?

8. What was the start of Arnold and Darline's relationship like?

9. What type of people are on Kim's flight?

10. Who is Miss Ruby and why is she important to the story?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Select four characters throughout the book and explain how they are static or dynamic characters. Analyze how their changes or lack thereof impact the arc of the story.

Essay Topic 2

In "Hot Air Balloons," what do the tattoos symbolize?

Essay Topic 3

How are wealth and poverty expressed in the text? Select two different characters as examples.

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