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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. When Sylvie joins Kent to look for William after he leaves Julia, how many times have they met before?

2. How many windows are in the apartment Julia has shared with William?

3. Who is the first to learn about William and Sylvie?

4. When William is in the psychiatric unit after his attempted suicide, how often does he meet with his doctor?

5. Where does Arash help William find a place to live after his suicide attempt?

Short Essay Questions

1. How do Sylvie and William begin seeing one another?

2. How does Julia think going to New York will solve or delay her problems?

3. What are Alice's thoughts when her mother visits her during Alice's freshman year in college?

4. What does Julia decide to do when Professor Cooper says he is going to take a six-month project in New York?

5. What does Julia tell Alice about her father when Alice is five, and how does it affect Alice?

6. In 1993, how do Cecelia, Izzy, Emeline, and Josie live together?

7. Why does Kent think they need to look for William after he tells Julia their marriage is over and he leaves?

8. Where is William found after he leaves Julia, and what is his condition?

9. How does William reach out to the twins and mend their relationship?

10. What does Rose say to Julia when she learns she is getting a divorce?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

William has never been close to his parents. It seems as though they are not interested in him or being with him. How has William’s upbringing affected his life and caused him to feel insecure?

Essay Topic 3

Alice starts growing in middle school and is soon taller than Julia. By the time she enters high school, she is six feet one inch tall. How does Alice accept herself and her height? Why do some people consider her brave for the way that she accepts herself?

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