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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. Once when Calvin left his front door open and Harriet went to shut it, where did she learn he grew up in a boys' home?

2. At the end of Chatper 26, what does Harriet want Mad to do?

3. In Chapter 23, how long has Elizabeth been back at Hastings?

4. How many weeks does Elizabeth tell Donatti she will need in Chapter 21 to have some results for him?

5. How many televisions does Lebensmal have in his office?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Chapter 33, what questions does Francine Luftson have for Elizabeth, and what advice does Elizabeth give?

2. What is Phil Lebensmal's, KCTV's executive producer, vision for Supper at Six compared to Elizabeth's vision?

3. How does Elizabeth get Mad into kindergarten, even though she is not quite four?

4. In Chapter 29, what encouragement does Elizabeth give Mrs. Fillis?

5. What is Miss Frask's situation at Hastings in Chapter 21?

6. Why is it so important for Elizabeth to get Mad into school?

7. What complaints does Mrs. Mumford have about Madeline in Chatper 23?

8. What is Elizabeth's job when she returns to Hastings?

9. How did the bishop at All Saints get money from the Parker Foundation?

10. How does Mad explain her family photo to Wakely?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Phil Lebensmal is the executive producer at the television station. Why is he despised and why are so many people happy when he has a heart attack?

Essay Topic 2

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 Garmus uses in Lessons in Chemistry? How do these analogies help readers comprehend characters, events or concepts?

Essay Topic 3

Novels can be structured and divided in different ways. How does the structure of a novel provide clarity and flow to a story? What are chapter titles? What are some purposes of chapter titles? How does Garmus use chapter titles in Lessons in Chemistry?

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