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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. How many sessions are there for Charlie's wake?

2. How old is Alice when William leaves Julia?

3. How tall is William when he finishes high school?

4. In what class does William meet Julia?

5. How long after Charlie dies is the funeral held?

Short Essay Questions

1. What thoughts does William have after he lets Julia read his book?

2. How does Rose react when she learns Cecelia is pregnant?

3. What does Rose wear when she works in her garden?

4. What realization does Sylvie come to regarding her relationship with her mother?

5. What are meals like at the Padavano home, and what do they serve William when he comes to dinner for the first time?

6. What does Sylvie learn about Cecelia on Julia's wedding day?

7. What is the house and neighborhood like where the Padavano family lives?

8. Where does Sylvie work and what does she like about working there?

9. How does William start missing classes?

10. Is William an only child?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Dr. Dembia orders that William quit keeping secrets. Why are keeping secrets detrimental to William’s health and well-being? Why is it important for him not to keep secrets?

Essay Topic 2

An analogy is the comparison of an unfamiliar object or idea to a familiar one in an attempt to explain the unfamiliar or to help readers understand characters, events, or concepts. What are some analogies Napolitano uses in Hello Beautiful? How do these analogies help readers comprehend characters, events or concepts?

Essay Topic 3

Sylvie feels that her mother does not like her as much as she likes her siblings. How would you describe the relationship between Sylvie and her mother? Why are Sylvie and her mother not close?

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