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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. Who berates Liz in Chapter 9?

2. Who goes into the doctor's office with Liz?

3. Who did Liz tell that she was pregnant?

4. Where do Sean and Liz drive to after the dance?

5. What does Maggie worry that Dennis will do?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Liz decide to have an abortion?

2. Why does Liz tell Maggie to let her die?

3. How does Sean show his feelings for Liz in Chapter 8?

4. What improvements are made to the relationship between Dennis and Maggie in Chapter 8?

5. Why does Liz decide that she is in no hurry to get home in Chapter 9?

6. Why does Sean decide that he does not want to marry Liz?

7. What does Liz need from Maggie. Can Maggie provide this for her?

8. Describe the way Liz reacts to Sean's rejection of marriage. Why does she behave this way?

9. How is Pierre introduced in Chapter 10 and what is the purpose of this?

10. How does Maggie show that she cares for Liz in Chapter 8?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What are the important elements of the graduation scene? What symbolism is represented in the graduation scene? Why is this an important part of the story?

Essay Topic 2

Why is the third person omniscient point of view important in the story? What elements of a third person omniscient point of view make the story connect with the reader? How would the story change if the book were not written in this point of view?

Essay Topic 3

What is the main conflict in My Darling, My Hamburger? Identify the sub-plots in the story. How do the sub-plots contribute to the underlying themes and the overall conflict?

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