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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 Darcy say for the first time to Ethan?

2. Who does Darcy call second?

3. How long does Darcy wait to write her thank-you note for the present?

4. What is the name of the doctor's midwife?

5. Which familiar face does Darcy run into at the restaurant?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Darcy's reaction to Ethan's lecture the previous night?

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

3. What is Ethan's reaction to the news of Darcy and Geoffrey's breakup?

4. When does Darcy realize her feelings for Ethan?

5. What is Ethan's reaction to Darcy cleaning the apartment and making dinner?

6. Describe Darcy and Geoffrey's relationship.

7. How do Ethan and Darcy celebrate Darcy reaching the 32-week milestone?

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

9. What does the little square of blue paper that Ethan gives to Darcy mean?

10. How does Ethan propose to Darcy?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

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?

Essay Topic 3

Darcy and Ethan also exchange "love yous." As Darcy is on bed rest, how is her love for Ethan similar or different from her love for Geoffrey? Who do you think she loves more - is it possible to measure or quantify love? Is it possible to love two men at the same time?

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