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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. According to Chris, what type of illness does Jory have in Book Three: Heaven Can't Wait?

2. Who writes the eulogy for Chris?

3. Who beats up Cindy's boyfriend?

4. What is Toni most afraid of?

5. According to Joel, what does Toni want from Bart?

Short Essay Questions

1. What type of offensive sermon does Joel give in the chapel?

2. What does the "Garden in the sky" refer to in Catherine's childhood?

3. Why does Catherine refer to "escape" when referring to leaving the mansion?

4. What is the significance of Jory's illness?

5. What changes the relationship between Bart and Toni?

6. Why doesn't anybody come to Bart's Christmas party?

7. Describe Toni and Bart's relationship.

8. Why does Catherine's strength shock Bart?

9. What does Jory think about his own potential love life in Book Three?

10. Do you think Bart or Joel is trying to kill Jory? Why?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Catherine's determination shows in the way she tries to protect her family. How does she make this attempt? What and who does Catherine protect her family from? Why?

Essay Topic 2

What would you say is the central conflict of this novel? Is it Bart's psychological torture? Is it Catherine being torn between her children? Why?

Essay Topic 3

Bart has obvious contempt for his family. What does his criticism stem from? Who is Bart most angry at and why? What started his trauma?

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