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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Lorraine inquires about Mr. Pignati after the party is over, what is she told?

2. After John and Lorraine go back to Mr. Pignati's house, while he remains in the hospital, what does Lorraine do?

3. John says that Norton's mother allows him to play with what when he is little?

4. With Mr. Pignati in the hospital almost a week, how do John and Lorraine start to behave?

5. Following the party, what is Lorraine still wearing after arriving at her own home?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare and contrast John's relationship with his father and his friendship with Mr. Pignati.

1. What internal or external conflicts does each relationship create?

2. How does John deal with these conflicts?

3. What lessons does each relationship teach John?

Essay Topic 2

1. At the start of the story, the main characters state that they are setting out to write an epic memorial. What does this mean?

2. By the end of the story, do you feel that Lorraine and John accomplish their mission? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

1. Compare and contrast the personalities, behavior, attitudes, and outlooks of John and Lorraine. In what ways are these two characters different? How are they similar?

2. What draws them to each other?

3. How do these two complementary characters balance each other? Keep each other grounded? Expand one another's horizons?

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