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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. On May 27, who does Keila remember that she had an unrequited crush on in high school?

2. What day is Keila and Oscar's 40th anniversary?

3. How many times a year does Keila usually go to the synagogue?

4. How many firefighters are required to contain the Blue Cut Fire?

5. How large is Claudia's tumor?

Short Essay Questions

1. What announcement do Oscar and Keila make on October 12?

2. What are the terms of Olivia's divorce?

3. What does Claudia steal from the hospital when she is discharged?

4. What do Olivia and Patricia discover when they go to get pajamas, clothes, and makeup for Claudia on May 3?

5. On their 40th anniversary, what conversation do Oscar and Keila have about presents?

6. What does Felix do with the home's smart system after he leaves and he and Olivia file for a divorce?

7. Why does Claudia begin to realize that she may not be able to go back to work after she finishes her rehabilitation?

8. Why is everyone happy with the arrangement for Patricia to live with her parents?

9. Why is Oscar angry after the phone call with Eric discussing his and Patricia's divorce?

10. How does Olivia keep her embryos?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Claudia frequently takes things that do not belong to her. Does Claudia consciously steal things? Why does she take things that do not belong to her?

Essay Topic 2

Claudia is diagnosed with a brain tumor. How does the brain tumor affect Claudia physically and emotionally? Why is she not able to be a chef any longer?

Essay Topic 3

The novel takes place in Los Angeles. How does the setting relate to characters and events? Is the setting simply a backdrop to the story and characters or does it take on the role of a character?

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