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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 begin to laugh in Chapter 8?

2. How does Annie feel as she wakes up at the beginning of Chapter 8?

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

4. How does Frieda react in Chapter 8 to the news of Graham's passing?

5. What does Annie think about John's comment that she should remember that Graham loved her, no matter what happens?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why does Annie know right away that something is wrong, when she wakes up at the beginning of Chapter 8?

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

4. At the beginning of Chapter 3, what is Graham remembering and why?

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

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

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

8. How does Graham feel after his talk with Rosemary?

9. How does Lucas initially respond to his mother's call?

10. Why is Annie surprised by Sarah's behavior at Annie and Graham's home?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Annie feels a sense of relief multiple times, in regards to her closeness with people. What are two times that she feels this relief? What are the events surrounding this sense of relief? What does this reinforce regarding Annie's personality as it was described early on in the book?

Essay Topic 3

Annie spends a great deal of time thinking about her old friend, Sofie Kahn. Why is Sofie so important to Annie's story? How does it help the reader better understand Annie? How has Annie's childhood influenced her adulthood?

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