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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 reason does Ethan give for breaking up with Sondrine?

2. What magazine has Darcy accumulated?

3. What employment suggestion does Darcy's new friend have?

4. Geoffrey shows Darcy pamphlets from flats in what posh neighborhood that reminds Darcy of where Gwyneth Paltrow and Chris Martin live?

5. Who does Ethan make Darcy call first after the babies are born?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Ethan break up with Sondrine?

2. Following dinner, what do Ethan and Darcy fight about?

3. Describe the tone of the telephone conversation between Sondrine and Ethan.

4. Describe Rachel's toast at the wedding.

5. Describe Sondrine's personality from the double date on New Year's Eve.

6. Why doesn't Darcy tell Meg she is expecting twins?

7. Why does Darcy eavesdrop on "Madeline's" phone conversation?

8. Darcy notices a woman at the Muffin Man that she dubs "Madeline." Who is this woman?

9. Describe Darcy's first encounter with Geofrrey's son, Max.

10. How does Darcy feel at the end of Ethan's sightseeing tour?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

SOMETHING BLUE is about one woman's transformation from social climber to responsible mom. Do you think that it is possible for a person to change so drastically? What conditions would be necessary to facilitate such a transformation?

Essay Topic 2

Darcy continually views herself as the victim, despite that fact that she also acted in very hurtful ways. Darcy continually displays self-centered behaviors and assumes the world revolves around her. Where do you suppose this mentality came from? Was she born with it or did she learn it over time?

Essay Topic 3

SOMETHING BLUE can be considered a love story. Write what you think it means to love someone. Is this the same or different from romantic love or being "in love." What kinds of love are demonstrated in the book?

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