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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. Why does Eva leave a diner crying?

2. Who are Eva's closest friends?

3. Where does Eva live?

4. Who is Gia?

5. Who has a fan group on Facebook?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Eva do for a living?

2. Who does Genevieve meet on the first day at her new school in DC?

3. What book series is Shane a fan of?

4. Who is Lizette?

5. What awards show is Shane presenting at in New York?

6. Who is Sidney?

7. What kind of internship does Shane get Ty?

8. How old is Eva Mercy?

9. How long has Shane been sober by 2019?

10. Who does Shane write about in his novels?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay exploring the theme of motherhood. What are the various depictions of motherhood throughout the novel? How is Eva's idea of motherhood different from her mother's? Use examples from the text as support.

Essay Topic 2

Write an essay in which you explore theme of home. What makes a home? In particular, where or with whom do the characters (namely Eva or Shane) feel at home? Use examples from the text as evidence for your argument.

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay in which you explore the relationship between Eva and Shane. What is the nature of this relationship, and how does it affect them? Use evidence from the text as support.

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