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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. Which of the following is not one of Risa's problems?

2. What is the relationship between Billy and Risa after the bus crash?

3. What is notable about the child in #18?

4. What has happened to Billy's wife?

5. Billy remembers a family vacation in ________________.

Short Essay Questions

1. What time of year is it in Chapter 5 and what annual event do Dolores and Abbott usually attend?

2. What does Dolores mean by "living in a sweet hereafter?"

3. What is the course of Billy and Risa's affair?

4. Who are the first people to agree to having Mitchell represent them in a lawsuit regarding the accident?

5. What does Billy mean by Nichole being a hero in the town?

6. What is the basis for the affair between Billy and Risa Walker?

7. What is Dolores' reputation and why does she take such pride in it?

8. Explain how Nichole has divided her life.

9. What are people's reactions when Nichole Burnell enters the grandstand?

10. How does Billy react to his wife's death?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

It can be stated that while Nichole is the heroine for the town, Dolores is the heroine for the spirit. Explain what this statement means to you.

Essay Topic 2

Develop a character study of Dolores Driscoll. What are her physical traits? What motivates her? What are her personal characteristics?

Essay Topic 3

Billy Ansel was the closest person to the bus accident and never saw it coming. Explain why this situation is an example of irony. Cite at least one other example of irony in the novel and support your answer.

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