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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. What was Elizabeth's previous job?

2. What does Sage tell Toby when he calls to ask about Rachel?

3. What game does Hannah play with her friends?

4. Where does Toby take Solly and Hannah in Section 2?

5. What type of social media account does Hannah have?

Short Essay Questions

1. Seth was engaged once, so why did he end up not getting married?

2. What shocking text does Toby get from Rachel in Section 1, and how does he react?

3. Why do Rachel and Toby fight when they go to stay with the Rothbergs?

4. What is happening in Elizabeth's life when Toby reaches out to her?

5. According to Toby in Section 3, how does Bartuck change?

6. How does Toby feel about the Mediation he and Rachel go to in Section 3?

7. What is Stealth Bunny and how does it play into Solly's time at camp?

8. Who is Archer Sylvan and why is he important in Section 1?

9. Who are Solly and Hannah and how does Toby describe them?

10. Who is Joanie and what do she and Toby talk about in Section 3?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Analyze the role of Nahid in the novel. What is revealed about her, and what is the outcome of her relationship with Toby? What does this reveal about Toby as a character?

Essay Topic 2

Think about Toby and Rachel's childhoods. How did each of their childhoods impact them as adults and add to the breakdown of their marriage?

Essay Topic 3

What is a flashback and how is it used in the text? What impact does it have on the plot?

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