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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. What secret is Stephanie keeping from Damian in Chapter 14?

2. What does Michael ask Melissa about when he comes home from work in Chapter 9?

3. Who does Michael call in the middle of the night in Chapter 11?

4. What do Michael and Melissa decide to do in the end of Chapter 11 to try to improve their relationship and give themselves a break?

5. Where do Michael and Melissa spend at least part of their Christmas?

Short Essay Questions

1. What professional move does Melissa attempt to make in Chapter 13?

2. What event shakes Damian to his core in Chapter 13?

3. What is Stephanie trying to work with her daughter Avril on in Spain on vacation?

4. What does Michael begin to realize about Rachel almost immediately after he begins a sexual affair with her in Chapter 8?

5. Who kills Justin and why does this character do it?

6. Where do Michael and Melissa go on vacation in Chapter 12 and why do they go there?

7. Who does Michael call late at night in Chapter 11 and why?

8. In Chapter 11, what kind of a relationship do Ethan and Justin have?

9. What does Melissa tell Michael about in Chapter 11 that allows them to bond for a brief moment?

10. What does Melissa think about her house at 13 Paradise Row after the exterminator comes back for a visit in Chapter 8?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What does marriage seem to represent for Melissa? Do you think the problems in Michael's and Melissa's relationships have anything to do with the fact that they are not married? Write an essay explaining your answer, citing specific references to the text to support your answer.

Essay Topic 2

What does the event of Michael Jackson's death seem to precipitate for Damian, and how does his life begin to change significantly following this event? Write an essay explaining your answer, citing specific references to the text to support your answer.

Essay Topic 3

What are the central differences between Melissa's and Stephanie's approaches, attitudes, and comfort levels with motherhood and the ideas of traditional gender roles? Write an essay explaining your answer.

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