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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. How much of the value of Tom's EBT card does Fitz pay Tom?

2. Why does Trina lose her WIC in Chapter 14?

3. Where is Tom able to rest before the police officer drives him back to his unit?

4. How much does Tom still owe in Chapter 5 for the last operation he had on his hip?

5. What type of vehicle does Mrs. Bongiovanni's visiting nurse drive?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Tom get angry with Fitz when Fitz stops by in Chapter 16?

2. What plans did Tom have before Ronnie told him she was seeing someone?

3. What does Tom remember about selling his work van and what he did with the money?

4. How does Tom's visit to the police station go when he reports that his tools have been stolen?

5. What were the first few months after Tom hurt himself like?

6. How has Tom and others gotten their units in 8?

7. How did Tom's car get impounded, and what does he need to get it back?

8. How does Tom get to Larry's visitation at the funeral home?

9. What does Tom decide to sell and what price does he negotiate?

10. Why does Tom have trash belonging to Mike and Kerry Andrews, and what does he find in the trash?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In Such Kindness, some characters are more thoroughly described than others. Who are some characters that are merely named in passing or have a minor role in the novel? What is the importance of these flat characters to the storyline? In what way do these characters make the main characters more colorful or interesting? When there is conflict, what type of role do these flat characters play?

Essay Topic 2

Mrs. Bongiovanni believes that you have to play the hand God gives you. What does it mean to play the hand God gives you? What is Mrs. Bongiovanni’s approach to life? Why does she believe you have to play the hand God gives you?

Essay Topic 3

Tom and Ronnie met in college. After Tom's accident, their marriage disintegrates. Why does Tom and Ronnie’s marriage disintegrate after Tom’s accident?

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