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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. In Chapter 14, when Elizabeth had a conversation with Calvin about the number of words Six-Thirty could learn, how many words had she taught him?

2. How many people was Zott working with at Hastings before Calvin died?

3. In Chapter 15, when does Dr. Mason tell Elizabeth he would like to see her back rowing for a two seat?

4. What did Elizabeth once do for a living?

5. At what performance does Elizabeth literally run into Calvin in Chapter 3?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Calvin decide to jog to work in Chapter 10?

2. How does Elizabeth get her own TV show?

3. What do Hastings management learn about Elizabeth's colleagues being able to carry on her work when they fire her?

4. How is Calvin's headstone damaged?

5. What is the "Do More with Less" initiative at the police department, and how do the police cope?

6. Why does Elizabeth believe in Chapter 6, that she has never been defined by what she does?

7. In Chapter 10, what is the only time that Six-Thirty bolts when walking?

8. What is Calvin buried in and why?

9. How does Calvin get injured in Chapter 11?

10. Why was Elizabeth not accepted for a doctorate program?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Foreshadowing is a method authors use to hint at events to come in a novel. How does Garmus use foreshadowing in Lessons in Chemistry? Does the use of foreshadowing create suspense?

Essay Topic 2

Elizabeth faces stereotypes as she begins her television job. How are stereotypes involving women built into the show? How does she attempt to dismantle the stereotypes surrounding women that are built into the show?

Essay Topic 3

Walter considers Elizabeth to be his best friend. How would you describe the relationship between Walter and Elizabeth? What does their relationship symbolize?

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