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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 the acronym for CLIMB stand for?

2. Where did Ethan and Darcy get engaged?

3. Darcy makes a list for self-improvement. How many things are on the list?

4. What is the clothing size equivalent to Darcy's American size four?

5. Geoffrey volunteers to hire someone of what nationality to look after Darcy while he is at work?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What is Ethan's reaction to Darcy's ultrasound news?

3. Describe Rachel's toast at the wedding.

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

5. After returning home from the hospital, how does Darcy feel about Geoffrey?

6. The two couples have several tense moments during dinner. Why?

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

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

9. How does Darcy's conversation with her mom go?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

After the boys are born, their names come to Darcy's mind and she names them after Ethan. Ethan is touched. Why is the naming of someone after you such a high honor or hold such meaning?

Essay Topic 2

Darcy feels anxious before attending Meg's dinner party. She realizes that it's been years since she's attended such a social event single and the fact that she always had someone gave her the confidence to be the life of the party. Argue whether you think the social support you have can or can't dictate your feelings and actions in certain situations. Make sure you include supporting examples.

Essay Topic 3

When Darcy and Ethan get married, Rachel and Dex attend the wedding and Rachel toasts the couple with "true love and true friendship." Rachel and Darcy had since made up. Do you think their relationship is true friendship? Cite examples from the text to support your argument.

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