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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 questions Catherine's devotion to dance in Chapter 15?

2. What does Catherine think about Dr. Paul when she first meets him?

3. At the start of Chapter 16, what is Julian unaware of?

4. Where does Julian leave Catherine after a fight in Chapter 16?

5. What does Catherine agree to do at the end of Chapter 7?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why are Catherine and the children on a bus in Chapter 1 and where are the headed?

2. What does Catherine think of Dr. Paul when she first meets him?

3. Who is Julia and how is she related to Dr. Paul?

4. What holiday is occurring when Chapter 4 opens and how does the family celebrate?

5. How does Catherine feel towards Christopher in Chapter 12 after her night with Dr. Paul?

6. Who does Catherine find herself standing next to at the ring store? What happens?

7. Who is Julian and how does Catherine meet him?

8. What happens on Catherine's first date with Julian?

9. What gifts does Catherine receive in Chapter 17, and who gives them to her?

10. How do Christopher and Dr. Paul react to Catherine's date with Julian in Chapter 8?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Define the term 'climax' and choose two potential points of climax within the plot. Explain how each event fits the definition of climax and cite examples from the book.

Essay Topic 2

Describe the events surrounding Carrie's suicide. Why does she decide that suicide is her only option? Who do you believe is to blame for her demise? What could have changed her fate?

Essay Topic 3

Analyze the gifts Catherine receives at Christmas from Dr. Paul and Christopher. What do the gifts mean to Catherine? What do the gifts suggest about Dr. Paul and Christopher?

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