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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 is the only person in the home that shows no disapproval for Bart about his spending time with Melodie?

2. When Catherine is looking for Melodie to bring her to Jory, who is she with?

3. Who condemns Bart's show of wealth at his party?

4. Who is most concerned about Melodie's pregnancy?

5. What has been delayed due to Jory's injury?

Short Essay Questions

1. What explains the fact that Bart didn't approve of Cindy's original dress but designed her ballet costume?

2. After Jory is injured, how does his future look?

3. Describe Cindy.

4. Is Melodie selfish? Why or why not?

5. What is the reader left to wonder about Bart after Jory's accident?

6. Describe Bart's self-esteem.

7. How do Catherine and Chris feel about their secrets?

8. Why did Cindy stop taking dance lessons?

9. Describe Joel's influence on Bart.

10. What makes Catherine an intuitive narrator?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Why is Bart infatuated with Melodie? What does he want with Melodie? What types of intentions does he have? Are his feelings genuine?

Essay Topic 2

Why is it significant that Chris died? What does this mean for the rest of the family? When Bart delivers an appropriate eulogy, what does this symbolize?

Essay Topic 3

Is Melodie selfish? Does she fault herself for Jory's accident? Does this explain some of her selfishness? Are Melodie's actions justifiable?

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