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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. Where did Catherine's brother die?

2. What does Lucy blame herself for?

3. Why do Lucy and William go to the public library in Houlton?

4. Where do Lucy and William first spot Lois Bubar?

5. What is the name of Lois Bubar's hometown?

Short Essay Questions

1. Where did Lucy go every day when one of her children was suffering from an eating disorder?

2. Why do Lucy and Willam take a trip to Maine?

3. Who has a conversation with Lois Bubar?

4. Who hired a private investigator to find Lois Bubar?

5. Why did Lucy visit the dean at Chrissy's college?

6. What does Lucy tell William about his khakis?

7. Why does Lucy take a class at the New School?

8. Who does Lois Bubar refuse to meet?

9. Why does Lucy feel scared driving on the Maine turnpike?

10. Who is Phyllis?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay exploring Lucy's idea that people crave "authority." In particular, that one reason she felt so safe with William during their marriage was because he was a self-assured and authoritative person. In what moments throughout the novel is it clear that this idea about authority and the safety it provides is true for Lucy? Use examples from the text as support.

Essay Topic 2

Write an essay exploring Lucy and William's trip to Maine. What do they learn there, either about themselves, or each other? Use examples from the text as support.

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay exploring Lucy's belief that she is invisible. Why does she believe this? What aspects of her identity, life, or relationships lead her to believe that she is essentially invisible to the world? Use examples from the text as support.

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