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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 old was Pauline's daughter when she tried to stab Pauline?

2. Who drives Bob to the airport when he goes to see Larry in the hospital?

3. What color wig was found floating in the quarry pool when the state police returned to look for fresh evidence?

4. How long ago did the guidance counselor, Patricia Donnelley die?

5. What job did Susan retire from?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Bob help Matt after Diana commits suicide?

2. What does Bob notice when he sees Lucy at the grocery store in Book 3, Chapter 5?

3. What does Bob say to Margaret when she tries to apologize after an argument?

4. What do Matt Beach's former coworkers have to say about him?

5. What is wrong with Charlene Bibber's dog, and what care is he receiving?

6. How does Margaret's preaching change after she learns she might lose her job?

7. Did Lucy ever envy other writers?

8. What happens to Larry, and what is his condition?

9. Did Bob ever envy Jim?

10. Why does Margaret call Bob crying when he is out walking with Lucy?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Euphemisms are words or statements that are used instead of profanity or an offensive term. What are some examples of euphemisms used in Tell Me Everything? How are euphemisms used in the novel, especially in Gloria Beach’s journals and when Bob refers to his relationship with his wife?

Essay Topic 2

Diana is revealed to have killed her mother. What betrayal does Diana experience, and how might that betrayal have influenced her to kill her mother?

Essay Topic 3

Setting is the place where a story happens. Where does Tell Me Everything take place? How do characters feel about the various settings, and why?

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