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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 controversial technique is Walter's company undertaking in "2004"?

2. What is the name of Joey's contact at his new company?

3. Joey is tasked with what job toward the end of the "2004" section?

4. How much money does Joey have to initially invest in his latest business venture in "2004"?

5. After their meeting in "2004," Walter admits that Patty wants him to do what?

Short Essay Questions

1. When Richard and Walter are alone after their meeting, in "2004," what does Walter admit?

2. What is Free Space?

3. Describe Patty's relationship with her children in the years following her father's death.

4. How does Patty feel upon learning of the death of Lalitha?

5. What surprises Patty at her father's funeral? What effect does this have on her?

6. Briefly describe Joey's relationship with Connie as related in "Womanland."

7. What questionable business dealings is Joey involved with?

8. What is the proposal Walter has for Richard in "2004"?

9. In what does Patty take courage?

10. What is the outcome of Patty's relationship with Richard?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The perspectives of three Berglunds--Walter, Patty, and Joey--are presented to the reader. Jessica Berglund, however, does not get her point of view presented to the reader. Analyze the effect that keeping Jessica "silent" has on the reader. Does the reader view Jessica any differently as a result?

Essay Topic 2

The characters are involved in many internal conflicts over the course of the novel. Choose three characters and explain how their internal conflict(s) impact both the plot and the characters themselves.

Essay Topic 3

Compare and contrast Connie and Jenna. How are their characters similar, and how are they different? How does each impact Joey?

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