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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 birthday present does Claire give Darcy?

2. After being dumped, Darcy wants to do what?

3. What plan does Darcy suggest for getting revenge on Dex and Rachel?

4. Where does Ethan go to do his writing?

5. What age is Darcy turning?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Darcy "burn the image" of Marcus voluntarily reaching for her hand into her mind?

2. After Claire's less than enthusiastic response to Darcy's pregnancy, what does Darcy realize about their friendship?

3. What is Darcy's mother's reaction to Darcy's pregnancy?

4. Why does Darcy reject her childhood friend, Annalise's, first suggestion about her situation?

5. Describe Darcy's doctor, Jan.

6. Describe Marcus' demeanor at Crate and Barrel.

7. Describe Darcy's definition of success.

8. How does Darcy deal with Claire betraying her secret?

9. What is Claire's reaction to Darcy and Marcus's relationship?

10. Is Darcy happy that neither Rachel nor Dex calls her?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Darcy goes on a mission to become "a better person." She attempts to get a job at a nursing home, not because she wants to or is good with the elderly, but because she thinks it will benefit her. If that is Darcy's goal, is she truly doing a good deed? Discuss whether or not you think altruism exists and cite examples to support your claim.

Essay Topic 2

At the beginning of the book, Darcy feels incredibly betrayed by her best friend, Rachel, and ex-fiance, Dex. She imagines herself as the faultless victim of their wrong behavior. Explain why Darcy should or shouldn't feel this way.

Essay Topic 3

After Marcus breaks up with her, Darcy finds herself alone and unwanted for the first time. When she tries to get back together with Dex, he says that he can tell she's in a bad place. What does that mean?

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