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

Short Answer Questions

1. What program were Dolores and Mr. Pucci watching the weekend of her mother's death?

2. What is hanging from the rear view mirror of the taxi that takes Dolores to Cape Cod?

3. Where do Dante and Dolores spend New Year's Eve 1980?

4. After Dante brings Dolores the television set, what does he say the house smells like?

5. What does Dante tell Dolores after she tells him about Roberta for the first time?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the relationship between Dolores' mother and her grandmother, specifically concentrating on its evolution through the years.

Essay Topic 2

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

Essay Topic 3

What is the single most important factor (event, person, situation) influencing Dolores' relationship with men?

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