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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. During Annie's first gynecological exam, what is the doctor's only concern?

2. What happens to Carl when he misses a check at the factory in Chapter 19?

3. During Annie's first gynecological exam, what does Annie insist Carl do?

4. Why does Carl apply for a student loan in Chapter 13?

5. What does Annie's play writing professor announce during their last class?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens when Annie visits Mr. Byrd in Chapter 20?

2. How does Annie feel about using formula to feed Carlton?

3. Who do Carl and Annie first tell about Carlton's birth?

4. What happens when Carl oversleeps in Chapter 19?

5. How does Annie feel during the last day of her play writing class?

6. How does Annie convince Carl not to be jealous in Chapter 20?

7. In Chapter 18, why do books anger Carl?

8. How does the dean help Carl in Chapter 24?

9. What happens during Annie's first gynecological exam?

10. What are Annie's plans for the summer she is pregnant?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What genre is "Joy in the Morning"? Choose a genre and argue how this novel fulfills the requirements.

Essay Topic 2

How does "Joy in the Morning" work to define parenthood?

Essay Topic 3

Examine the art of writing as a motif in "Joy in the Morning."

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