View a FREE sample

This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 31, how does Ben feel about being drugged by Masha?

2. What does Jessica realize about her marriage in Chapter 52?

3. What does Zoe really think of Nathaniel's Kiss?

4. Why does Zoe blame herself for Zach's death?

5. During his psychedelic therapy, Tony imagines himself doing what?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Carmel experience during the psychedelic therapy? What does she learn about herself?

2. What does the group realize about the fire? Who realizes the door is unlocked?

3. What game does Masha want the guests to play? What must they do?

4. What does Delilah remember about Masha during their days in the corporate world?

5. What has Zoe read during the retreat? What does she tell Frances about it? How does she really feel?

6. According to Tony's discussion with Frances in Chapter 53, what were the results of the tests Tony's doctor ran on him? What effect did they have on Tony?

7. According to Yao's reflections in Chapter 54, how did undergoing psychedelic therapy help Yao?

8. What does Ben realize about his marriage following the psychedelic therapy?

9. How does Jessica's announcement disrupt her marriage in Chapter 52? What does Jessica realize as a result?

10. What does the Marconi family experience during the psychedelic therapy? What does Masha advise Heather?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Helen Keller once wrote, “Character cannot be developed in ease and quiet. Only through experience of trial and suffering can the soul be strengthened, ambition inspired, and success achieved.” Explain how the characters of Frances and Masha illustrate Keller’s words.

Essay Topic 2

Who is Paul Drabble and what role does he play in Frances’s development? How would her development change (or not) had Drabble not been included in the story?

Essay Topic 3

How would you classify this novel? Is it a romance? A thriller? A mystery? All of the above? How does the novel’s classification mirror Frances and her career?

(see the answer keys)

This section contains 707 words (approx. 3 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample