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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do Dolores and Thayer plan on naming their child?

2. What did Dante buy with Dolores' savings?

3. Who does Dolores kiss before leaving the mental hospital?

4. What does Dolores compare watching the whale to?

5. What happens after Dolores is pulled into the office by her boss at the convenience store?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How do we see the theme of death playing out in the text? What does death symbolize throughout Dolores' story?

Essay Topic 2

Compare and contrast the relationships Dolores has with Dante and that which she has with Thayer.

Essay Topic 3

How do Dolores' experiences in school help or hinder her relationships with other people?

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