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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 old was Maggie when her mother died?

2. What is the name of Patrick's first son?

3. What is her specialty?

4. How long were Patrick and Cornelia married?

5. How does the hostess feel about it?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Barry respond to the songs that Maggie sings in her audition for him?

2. How does Maggie finally get an interview with singer/producer Barry Kahn?

3. What does Maggie discuss with Dr. Green?

4. What two events in the park change Will?

5. How do Patrick O'Malley and Maggie Bradford meet?

6. Why has Maggie decided to write her story?

7. What causes Maggie to behave in a manner that is totally out of character for her?

8. How does Winnie Lawrence convince Will to play for the American team even though Will is convinced they don't have a chance?

9. How does Will handle his first meeting with Maggie?

10. What happens to Will's concentration in the final seconds of the World Cup game that causes them to lose it?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The legal system has many flaws but what might be seen as one of its greatest is the treatment that witnesses are forced to endure by opposing council. In this novel, which witness is browbeaten on the stand for the sake of 'justice'? How does this scenario compare to real life trials and their witnesses? Is it likely that cases of rape or sexual misconduct go unreported because witnesses fear this kind of character assassination on the stand? What recent cases in life can be compared to this issue? Should the legal rules be changed to protect those who come forward with claims of sexual abuse?

Essay Topic 2

Motivation can be provided in many ways. What is the best kind of motivation that can be used? Why is it better than other forms? What is the difference between negative and positive motivation? How strong are they and which is more effective? Why? What kind of motivation do you find is most effective with you and why? Is this positive or negative motivation? Which of these kinds of motivation were used to encourage Maggie? Will? Jennie?

Essay Topic 3

Both Will and Philip exhibit dual personalities. One personality is acceptable in public and the other is not. How common is this kind of behavior? Does this duality indicate an awareness of impropriety and culpability of guilt? Why or why not? How can victims of this kind of personality disorder expose the person involved and affect change? Could Maggie have done anything else in either case, and if so, what? If not, why not?

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