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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. How exactly does Tom die?

2. Who in Claudia's current life knows about her miscarriage?

3. How do Claudia and Gordon feel when they dance together?

4. What does Claudia tell Mr. Hamilton about history as they initially speak?

5. What does Camilla insinuate when she learns that Claudia is pregnant?

Short Essay Questions

1. Discuss the accident that severely injures Claudia.

2. Why does Jasper decide to pursue a career in TV?

3. What uncharacteristic way does Claudia attempt to ensure Tom's safety when she learns he is missing in action?

4. Why does Claudia say Lisa's birth complicated everything?

5. Why does Claudia accept the offer of a film producer to buy the rights to her book?

6. How does Claudia's apology in Chapter 15 make Lisa feel?

7. How does Claudia define "history" to Mr. Hamilton?

8. Discuss why Claudia and Gordon like to dance with each other, even as children.

9. What excites Claudia about seeing her book turned into a movie?

10. Whom does Claudia use for her standard of measurement when judging men and why?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare and contrast Claudia with Sylvia. How are they alike? How are they different? What role does each play in Gordon's life?

Essay Topic 2

Identify the protagonist and antagonist in this story. In what ways are the two characters similar? What are their differences? What is the relationship of the protagonist and antagonist in this novel? How might the story have differed if another character was the antagonist? Select a character and write about the difference you would expect.

Essay Topic 3

Identify the conflict and the crisis in Moon Tiger. How are the conflict and crisis in the story different, and what are the similarities?

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