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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 Annie close Graham's eyes?

2. What are the two levels on which Annie feels she is living in Chapter 8?

3. What is Graham's original reason for coming to see Rosemary?

4. How does Rosemary view the romantic relationship between herself and Graham after they sleep together for the first time?

5. What does Frieda remember doing during most of Graham and Annie's wedding ceremony?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Annie's reaction to the EMTs laughter as they carry Graham's body out of the house?

2. What is the relationship like between Annie and Danielle?

3. Why does Annie feel shame when she thinks about her previous marriage?

4. What do Sarah and Lucas believe must take place for their father and why?

5. What is learned about Sarah's relationship with her mother, based on what she tells Thomas?

6. What does Annie notice at the beginning of Chapter 7 about Graham?

7. How does the talk go between Graham and Rosemary?

8. What does Annie realize, towards the end of this section of the book, is changing regarding her relationship to her children?

9. How does Annie feel about Graham's body?

10. What is Annie's reaction to Danielle's vote of confidence regarding her upcoming solo show?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe how Graham and John connected. How does this connection affect their relationship? What similarities do they share? How have the events in both Graham and John's lives affected them? How have they each reacted to their similar histories?

Essay Topic 2

How was Annie’s fling with Ian, and seeing him again after all those years, important to the story? How does reflecting upon this romance aid Annie in better-understanding both herself and Graham? How does it also help Annie forgive Graham?

Essay Topic 3

Both Sarah and Lucas love their father unconditionally. What is it that they love about him? How does this influence their relationships with him? How do their relationships reflect the way that many people feel about Graham? What might Graham have to say about the feelings of others towards him?

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