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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. How does Charlie respond to accusations of infidelity?

2. What is the best description of the twig that Nancy chose as defense?

3. How does Nancy feel when the lizards reappear?

4. What attribute of Charlie is affected by lying on his back in submission?

5. During the 1970s, what did women have more of and permission to use it?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the difference between what Charlie is in the mood for and what Nancy is in the mood for after lunch?

2. How do Nancy and Charlie react to the sound of a jet overhead interrupting their conversation?

3. How does Charlie assist in the discussion of emotions and love?

4. What is amazing to Leslie and Sarah about human child-rearing?

5. How do the lizards reveal themselves to Charlie and Nancy?

6. What does Nancy not understand about her husband's retirement plan?

7. What happens when Leslie cannot concede complete loyalty to Sarah?

8. As the humans and lizards grow weary of having to explain themselves to each other, what does Nancy take the opportunity to do?

9. What does Nancy do to show submission to the lizards?

10. What made the lizards leave their home in the sea?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe the author's purpose. Use textual references.

Essay Topic 2

Describe how the elements of the setting (the jets, the ocean) parallel evolution.

Essay Topic 3

Compare and contrast the characters of Leslie and Charlie.

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