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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 Ken?

2. What did Eva try to do to herself at 17?

3. What did Eva tell Shane to adopt when they were 17?

4. What pet did Shane once have while living abroad?

5. What does Lizette do for a living?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the Dream House?

2. Who does Audre consider to be a feminist icon?

3. Who sent Shane to jail when he was 17?

4. Who is Eric?

5. Who tells Eva he loves her in Chapter 21?

6. Who supplies Annabelle with drugs?

7. How often does Lizette speak to Eva in the present day?

8. What movie does Eva know by heart?

9. What does Audre make Shane promise?

10. Where did Shane live when he was 17?

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 exploring the role of grief in the book. Who in the novel experiences grief, and why? What events trigger their grief, and how do they manage it? Use examples from the text as support.

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay describing the author’s narrative tone and writing style. Use examples from the text as evidence for your argument.

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