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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. In "Mistakes Were Made (Conclusion)," what does Patty realize about all of her parents' children?

2. When Patty learns of Walter's "crazy speech," how does she react?

3. What happens to Patty's relationship with Richard in "Mistakes Were Made (Conclusion)"?

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

5. Who claimed the lake house when Walter was young, preventing him from fully enjoying it?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. How does Walter end up reading Patty's autobiography? What is the result of this action?

4. Despite the success of Nameless Lake, what is Richard Katz doing for a living? Why?

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

6. What questionable business dealings is Joey involved with?

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

8. What happens to Patty after Walter evicts her?

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

10. What happens to Walter and Lalitha after Walter's speech goes viral?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Birds are central to the novel. Write an essay in which you analyze the impact of birds both on Walter's character and the novel as a whole.

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the novel's epigraph, which is taken from The Winter's Tale. How does this quote reflect the novel's plot and themes?

Essay Topic 3

Analyze how Walter and Patty's relationship changes over the course of the novel.

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