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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 is the current condition of Esther Curran's house?

2. What did Clark call Gay soon after their wedding?

3. Which of the following does Gay not attribute to the demise of her marriage?

4. Who was Megan visiting at the time of her death?

5. Where does Bambi sit as she waits for Remington to arrive?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the story that Canoe shares about Teddy Roosevelt?

2. Compare and contrast Him and Pips Phelp.

3. Describe the practice intervention.

4. What truth is revealed about Gay's ex-husband's homosexuality?

5. What are the circumstances of Bambi's Break for Freedom from Remington all these years later?

6. What is the nature of the intervention?

7. Explain the symbolism of the destruction of the goose eggs.

8. Who is Him?

9. How had Esther's relationship with Walter been different from the relationships the other women have with their husbands?

10. What is the group doing at Bambi's house?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Esther is clearly different from all the other women in the group. Describe Esther's role in the story and why the author chose to insert her character, even if for just a short while, in the novel. What can the other women learn from Esther? Explain.

Essay Topic 2

The author uses several instances of flashbacks in the story. Explain what a flashback is and cite at least two making sure to explain what makes each a flashback.

Essay Topic 3

Create a brief character study on Barbara. What does she look like? What are her positive personality traits? What are some of her negative characteristics? What are her hopes and fears? What motivates her--if anything--at this point in her life?

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