1. Where would M watch her daughter when she was young and M was unable to see her? What did her husband do and say when he spotted M? What did M do not long after that day?

2. How did Justine and Tony's desire to get a dog make M feel?

3. What were Brett and L doing when M approached the second place for her portrait sitting? Why did M think they were mocking her?

4. How did Justine's relationship with Brett change her?

5. How did M feel as she got dressed for her portrait sitting? What did she wear? What did happened between her and Tony?

6. What did M give to Justine to make up for the year she was unable to care for her? Does M believe Justine ever used this?

7. Why did the family gather in the living room one night while M fixed it up extra nice in case L joined them?

8. How did Kurt treat Justine when they first stayed a the main house?

9. What does Tony tell M after sitting for L for a portrait? Why does he stop?

10. Describe Kurt's reading in the living room at the main house. What did L say about it when he was finished?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Choose a character and discuss their role in creating conflict in the story.

Essay Topic 2

Write an essay about the author of Second Place. Who is she? What else has she written? How is Second Place similar or different from her previous works?

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay analyzing the symbolic significance M's family's economic status has on the story. Why is this important and how does it develop the themes of the story? What would be different if her family were poor? Use examples from the text to support your viewpoint.

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