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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. What does Matt ask Lizabeth to do when they are arguing in the dark in her kitchen?

2. How many sisters does Matt have?

3. What do the boys put in the microwave at their dad's house?

4. What is the name of the glass company that has come to Lizabeth's house?

5. What is Officer Schmidt's nickname for Elsie?

Short Essay Questions

1. Compare/contrast Matt and Paul and their parenting styles.

2. There is an obvious use of irony in Chapter 9 when Richard Hastings makes a particular statement. What is that statement, and why is it ironic?

3. After arguing the night before, Lizabeth finds herself alone in the morning and much of the rest of the day. What does Matt say that expresses the confusion he is feeling about their relationship when they finally do meet up?

4. Matt's strained relationship with his father is a source of aggravation for him. Though he doesn't tell Lizabeth the entire story, what happens in Chapter 7 to further bolster that explanation?

5. What makes "Smitten" a typical romance novel?

6. Lizabeth decides to question Matt point blank about what he would do in certain parental situations. What does she ask him, and how does he respond?

7. When Lizabeth and Matt finally get home from their jog at 2 a.m., they find Elsie and the boys in the front yard. Describe their time with Paul. What was the end result?

8. Lizabeth makes the decision to cut Matt out of her life, no matter how painful the excision will be. What is her reasoning for feeling that she must do this?

9. How does the flasher make up for his actions after losing his temper at being ignored by Matt and Lizabeth? Describe his appearance when he makes arrangements.

10. In the Epilogue, what does Matt do to complete Lizabeth's happiness?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Character development can make or break a story. Underdeveloped characters can make the story insipid and boring. Overdeveloped characters can overwhelm a story and mitigate the importance of the other characters. Choose one character (other than Lizabeth or Matt) and describe his or her character development. In your opinion, is this character well-developed? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

Matt's motorcycle is huge and shiny, and it terrifies Lizabeth. This item is heavy with symbolism. What does it represent and why?

Essay Topic 3

The relationship between Matt and Lizabeth develops rather quickly, almost suddenly. The spark and heat between the characters is described almost immediately. Why do you think the author chose to move so quickly into the development of a physical relationship before the growth of an emotional relationship? Do you think she is advocating a love-at-first-sight approach? Why or why not? What purpose does this serve for the story line?

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