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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 happens when the children begin chasing the dog?
2. How does Lizabeth react to the mess in her kitchen?
3. What happens when the intruder leaves in Chapter 7?
4. What time does Lizabeth get to work in Chapter 7?
5. When did the inspection sticker on Lizabeth's car expire?
Short Essay Questions
1. Compare/contrast Matt and Paul and their parenting styles.
2. What are the preconceptions Lizabeth has about Matt as a role model for her children that give her pause? Why do you think she is so concerned with those preconceptions?
3. 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?
4. What does Lizabeth do to keep busy when she finds herself bored in her self-imposed prison, and what does Matt do when she does?
5. Lizabeth comes to terms with the fact that she was wrong about Matt and his profession. What is this revelation, and how does it change her opinion about him?
6. What was Paul's ulterior motive for wanting to take the kids on a vacation?
7. 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?
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. In the Epilogue, what does Matt do to complete Lizabeth's happiness?
10. A comic moment takes place in Chapter 8 when Matt tackles the man he thinks is the flasher. Why did Matt tackle the man, and who is he?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
One way to become familiar with the characters in a novel and their importance to the story line is to compare/contrast characters who have a fairly parallel position in the novel. Along these lines, compare/contrast Paul and Matt and each person's relationship with Lizabeth. Then, compare/contrast each person's relationship with Lizabeth's sons. Who makes more of an effort at being a father to Jason and Billy?
Essay Topic 2
Which character serves as the protagonist? What about that person makes him/her the protagonist? Is there more than one protagonist? If so, who? Which protagonist is more important to the story line and why? Or are they equally important? If so, why?
Essay Topic 3
Many modern novels have a target audience -- women, children, men, students, etc. At which demographic do you think this novel is aimed? Why? Do you think that this genre in general is aimed at that particular audience? Why?
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