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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 the person that first hears Wallace stumble in order to think of a word?

2. What does the family next door to Jen have which they always try to talk to her about, much to her displeasure?

3. Where do Jen and her dream consultant like to meet, though the consultant is always late for the meeting?

4. What was the background of the immigrants who built the castle in which Jen and her family used to live?

5. Jennifer's family lives in the state of ______________ in a castle that some immigrants built when they first came over to America.

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Kathleen say about the relationship between Eric and Jen, according to the story?

2. What are some of the things that happen to the people in Clement in the months leading up to Wallace's surgery?

3. What does Wallace share with his child to be his hopes for the health problem he now faces?

4. How did Eric and Jen meet, according to the story that Jen tells in the book?

5. What is the reason that Wallace is having some troubles talking, according to Sarah's report to the children?

6. Why was the ancient castle built in San Francisco, according to the story's details?

7. What happens between the children before they decide to go into the hospital after the surgery?

8. What happens when one of the Burn Outs offers to give Jen a ride to her work one day?

9. What happens every Tuesday night in Jen's life, according to the story?

10. What does Jen do when the phone finally rings after Kathleen finally calls Jen back after her many calls?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Randy presents his father with the dead heron, which he has now gotten stuffed.

Part 1: Why do you think Randy felt this was an appropriate present?

Part 2: What do you think the dead heron symbolizes for the family?

Part 3: Do you think that Wallace appreciates the gift?

Essay Topic 2

Jen makes plans to meet with Kathleen, even though she is always late.

Part 1: Why do you think Jen believes it's important to still meet with Kathleen?

Part 2: What would you do if someone you were supposed to meet was always late?

Part 3: How do you think Kathleen feels about Jen and their friendship?

Essay Topic 3

Jen is a character who could be described as being paranoid, even though she thinks everyone else is more so.

Part 1: Why do you think Jen is so paranoid in her life?

Part 2: Do you think there is value in Jen being paranoid?

Part 3: How do you think Jen's life might change if she were not paranoid?

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