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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. Why does Marnie think people believe she is more serious than she is?

2. David Hibbs is __________________

3. What does Marnie wear to go swimming?

4. What does Marnie need to buy, but cannot afford for the dinner party?

5. Who does Mr. Howard represent?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who is Marnie Hibbs?

2. Who is David Hibbs?

3. Who is waiting for Law when he returns home?

4. Who took on the responsibility of raising David before and after Sharon's death?

5. Why did Sharon not have an abortion?

6. Why does Law call Marnie a liar?

7. What changes does Law expect will have to be made in his life now that he is a father?

8. Who is David's mother?

9. What is wrong with Marnie's mother?

10. What are the results on the blood test Law had done on himself and David?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Who is Suzette? What does she symbolize about Law's life? Why does Law blow her off? What does Law's behavior say about his personality? Why does Law think he should stop spending time with people like Suzette? Why does Marnie begin referring to the women around Law and his astronaut friends as Suzette clones?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss symbolism. What is symbolism? What are some examples of symbolism from the novel? Why does an author use symbolism? How does symbolism effect the plot of this novel? Give examples.

Essay Topic 3

How long has Marnie had a crush on Law? How has this crush affected her life? Are Marnie's feelings for Law directly related to her choice not to marry? Why or why not? What else might have effected Marnie's decision not to marry?

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