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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 profession of Jane's husband?

2. What does Alex recall building with his father?

3. What did Alex do with the object he and his father built together when it is finally completed?

4. Who is Ophelia?

5. Who throws the woman overboard in the Eskimo legend that opens Chapter Ten?

Short Essay Questions

1. How do Jane and William get to know each other better in Chapter Two?

2. How does Alex react to the visit to the pediatric hospital?

3. What do Cassie's lives in Maine, Tanzania and Malibu illustrate in Chapter Five?

4. Describe the ramifications of the Sioux penalty for adultery as described in Chapter Two.

5. Describe the relationship between Alex and Ophelia.

6. How does Alex view himself?

7. Why does Will buy new furniture in Chapter Eight?

8. Why is Jane's recollection about discovering hand bones important?

9. Why does Alex's wardrobe reduce Cassie to tears in Chapter Five?

10. Discuss the importance of the movie that Alex is nominated for an award in.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explain how Cassie's role as an anthropologist helps or hinders her on her life journey. How do the cultures that she exists in contribute to her growth or limit her? What discoveries does she make in the novel and how do they impact her growth and development?

Essay Topic 2

The definition of possessions is likely different in the Sioux world and the white world. Using examples in Picture Perfect, select three objects or persons in the story that someone sees as his/her possession. Analyze how the owner comes to this decision and the meaning that ownership has to that person.

Essay Topic 3

Cassie has visits from and discussions with her dead friend Connor throughout Picture Perfect.

1) Analyze these experiences in terms of what they are and how they help Cassie or hold her back.

2) Compare and contrast Connor with William Flying Horse.

3) Analyze the importance of the rock with CMM 1969 etched on it.

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