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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 is the name of the trust that employs Walter in "2004"?

2. After her father's death, what task does Patty take on?

3. Who startles Joey with her great beauty in "2004"?

4. Joey impresses his friend's father by engaging him in what sort of discussion?

5. In "2004," Walter wants Richard to host what?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Who does Patty run into on the street one day, and what does he recommend?

3. Why does Walter hate cats so much?

4. What does Patty realize about herself and her siblings?

5. In what does Patty take courage?

6. What does Patty do after leaving Richard? What causes her to leave there?

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

8. What happens to Patty after Walter evicts her?

9. What happens to Joey's wedding ring? What does this situation teach Joey?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

At the end of the first section, Merrie Paulsen comments on Walter and Patty, saying, "I don't think they've figured out yet how to live" (28). By the end of the novel, have Walter and Patty figured out this important lesson? What, exactly, have they learned about living?

Essay Topic 2

Write an essay analyzing how the author uses characters and behaviors to develop and strengthen the theme of love.

Essay Topic 3

Analyze Connie's impact on the novel. How does she affect the characters and influence the plot as a whole?

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