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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. The Pirates are _______________________

2. Why does Law drive a fast car?

3. What does Marnie notice about Law and David?

4. What name does Law call Marnie when she refuses to swim in the attire he requested?

5. Why is Law skeptical about the possibility that David is his child?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who shows up at David's soccer game?

2. Who is Law Kincaid?

3. Why does Law wait for Marnie?

4. What excuse does Law give for waiting so long to invite Marnie to the dinner?

5. Why does Marnie tell David Law came to their home?

6. Why does Law call Marnie a liar?

7. What reason did Marnie have for sleeping with the sculptor?

8. What do Law and Marnie spend much of the following afternoon doing?

9. What does David tell Law about Marnie?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Why does Law insist on having a blood test to be sure David is his child? Who is Law attempting to protect? Is this a selfish act, or one of logic? Why or why not? What does the blood test show? How does this effect Law's feelings toward David? How does it effect Marnie?

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

Why does Law give David a Lotus? What is a Lotus? Why does Marnie become angry about this gift? Is Marnie made because Law's gift is better than hers? Why does Marnie tell Law not to buy David anymore expensive gifts? Is it possible to buy a person's affections? Is this what Law is attempting to do?

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